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humans decide which parents to breed to create offspring with desirable traits. cattle, dogs, plants are examples
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also referred to as survival of the fittest
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Name of the man that developed the theories of natural selection and "Survival of the Fittest"
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long periods of inactivity during which organisms slows iphysiological processes to survive periods of cold weather and reduced food supplies.
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physical structures, processes or behaviors that help an organism survive.
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being able to blend in with the environment
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a seasonal behavior of moving to different geographical locations where food and climate are more favorable
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differences within a species based on genetic differences ex. beak sizes, hair color
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Name of the group of islands where Charles Darwin did his finch research.
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This animal has a long neck which allows it to reach food that other animals cannot.
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describes most bird bones and makes them lighter weight
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favorable traits become more ______ in a population and unfavorable traits become less common.
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used by fish for breathing underwater
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type of birds Charles Darwin is remembered for working with
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structure found in plants that moves water through it, like a straw
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used for breathing in oxygen out of the air
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plant structure that grows underground and stores food. Tulips create these to store food.