Theory of Evolution

Process of change in populations over time.

• evolution

• selective breeding

• species

• population

All of the individuals of the same species that live in the same place at the same time.

• evolution

• selective breeding

• species

• population

Group of closely related organisms that can mate to produce fertile offspring.

• evolution

• selective breeding

• species

• population

Form of an inherited characteristic.

• evolution

• selective breeding

• trait

• population

The practice by which humans select plants or animals for breeding based on desired traits. Also known as artificial selection.

• natural selection

• selective breeding

• trait

• population

The process by which organisms that inherit advantageous traits tend to reproduce more successfully than other organisms do.

• natural selection

• selective breeding

• trait

• population

There are four parts that contribute to the process of evolution by natural selection. When a plant or animal reproduces and makes more offspring than the environment can support.

• selection

• adaptation

• overproduction

• genetic variation

There are four parts that contribute to the process of evolution by natural selection. Within a species there are naturally occurring differences in traits.

• selection

• adaptation

• overproduction

• genetic variation

There are four parts that contribute to the process of evolution by natural selection. Individuals with a particular trait are more likely to survive long enough to reproduce.

• selection

• adaptation

• overproduction

• genetic variation

There are four parts that contribute to the process of evolution by natural selection. An inherited trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

• selection

• adaptation

• overproduction

• genetic variation