Evolution Notes
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schwalmscience on December 8, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Variation | A change in an organisms DNA (a special trait) of an organism *Can be harmful or helpful. |
| Adaptation | Any variation that makes an organism better suited to it's environment. |
| Mutation | A permanent change in your DNA (genetic material) of an organism *Can be harmful or helpful. |
| Natural Selection | A process that weeds out the weak and allows for the strong to reproduce and pass down their traits. |
| Evolution | The gradual change in inherited characteristics over time:graduated (millions of years) punctuated equilibrium (shorter time period). |
| Population | A group of the same organism in a specific place/area. |
| Extinction | When no more of a species exists. |
| Charles Darwin | A famous naturalist that used the term natural selection to describe his theories on evolution. |
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