Evolution

A trait or change in lifestyle that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment

• adaptation

• evolution

• homologous

• vestigial

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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A harmless species resembles a dangerous species

• batesian

• mullerian

• aggressive

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NGSS.HS-LS4-4

When two or more species that are poisonous or dangerous or not very tasty resemble each other

• batesian

• mullerian

• aggressive

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

When predators or parasites share similar signals or characteristics which allow them to avoid being correctly identified by the prey or host

• batesian

• mullerian

• aggressive

When HUMANS select or choose a plant or animal for breeding based on a desired trait

• natural selection

• artificial selection

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Shows how different groups of organisms have changed over time.

• fossil record

• homologous structures

• embryology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Parts of the body that are similar to other species because they have a common ancestor

• fossil record

• homologous structures

• embryology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Body part you have that use to have a purpose but now has little or no function

• vestigial organ

• embryology

• homologous structures

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

When living organisms that are not closely related have very similar DNA bases it means they had a common ancestor

• biomechanical evidence

• embryology

• fossil record

• homologous structures

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Scientist that contributed the most to our understanding of evolution

• Darwin

• Lamarck

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