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WorksheetsEcology Vocab
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Behavior during which an animal undergoes a period of rest, usually in winter
dormancy
hibernation
natural selection
mutation
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genetic variation
migration
hibernation
dormancy
Range of differences in DNA among organisms
mutation
dormancy
evolution
genetic variation
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evolution
hibernation
dormancy
mimicry
The movement of a group of organisms from one place to another, usually due to a change in seasons
migration
camouflage
adaptation
evolution
A change in the nucleotide sequence of an organism’s genome
natural selection
genetic variation
adaptation
mutation
The process whereby the genetic make-up of a population of organisms changes over generations
natural selection
evolution
mutation
individual
population
dormancy
migration
mutation
The characteristics of a species that change over many generations in response to the environment
genetic variation
mimicry
camouflage
adaptation
The needles of a cactus are modified leaves. They have a very small surface area to reduce the amount of water lost to the environment. This is an example of a(n) _____________.
adaptation
evolution
individual
mimicry
The process whereby the genetic make-up of a population of organisms changes over generations
mutation
natural selection
evolution
population
evolution
mimicry
camouflage
adaptation
individual
a community of organisms
two organisms
a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area
one organism
population
a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area
one organism
two organisms
a community of organisms
The coloring or patterns on an animal's body that allow it to blend in with its environment
The resemblance of one organism to another for concealment and/or protection from predators
evolution
natural selection
camouflage
mimicry
The ability of the internal systems of an organism to maintain normal balance, despite external conditions
dormancy
hibernation
homeostasis
evolution
Sweating when it's hot outside (in order to lower your body temperature), is your body's method of maintaining _______________.
dormancy
mutation
homeostasis
adaptation
evolution
mimicry
homeostasis
migration
dormancy
hibernation
migration
genetic variation
camouflage
hibernation
dormancy
homeostasis
hibernation
dormancy
mimicry
genetic variation
These dogs all belong to the same species, but their traits display a range of differences in DNA
genetic variation
mutation
ataptation
evolution
A period in a plant's life cycle when the plant enters a period of rest
homeostasis
individual
hibernation
dormancy
The coloring or patterns on an animal's body that allow it to blend in with its environment
mimicry
camouflage
homeostasis
genetic variation
