8.LS.1 Diversity of Species ALL

A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring

• species

• trait

• adaptation

• fitness

A specific characteristic than an organism can pass to its offspring

• species

• trait

• adaptation

• fitness

An inherited behavior or physical characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment

• species

• trait

• adaptation

• fitness

The ability to survive and reproduce

• species

• trait

• adaptation

• fitness

The disappearance of all members of a species from Earth

• extinction

• genetic diversity

• adaptation

• fitness

Variety of genes or inheritable characteristics that are present in a population

• extinction

• genetic diversity

• adaptation

• fitness