Natural Selection and Selective Breeding

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Natural Selection results in ____________________.

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a population that is adapted to an environment

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Which describes the primary role of decomposers in a food web?

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to recycle energy and materials from dead producers and consumers

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In a forest ecosystem, which feature would be most advantageous for a predator bird hunting during the night?

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Keen night vision

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For a bird species that primarily feeds on nectar from flowers, which adaptation would be most beneficial?

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Long, thin beak

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Artificial breeding / Selective Breeding is _______________________________

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the process of breeding animals or plants that have certain desired traits

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What is the definition of Natural Selection?

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The process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment survive and reproduce.

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What is Selective Breeding?

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The intentional mating of organisms to produce offspring with desired traits.

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Give an example of a trait that might be favored by Natural Selection.

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Camouflage in prey species to avoid predators.

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What role do predators play in an ecosystem?

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They help control the population of other species, maintaining balance.

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How do adaptations benefit organisms?

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They enhance survival and reproduction in specific environments.