Traits inherited from parents that determine characteristics of an organism.

The health and nutrient content of the soil, which affects plant growth.

Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns that can impact living organisms.

Underwater structures made from coral polyps that are sensitive to environmental changes.

A community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

The variety of different species in an ecosystem, which helps it adapt to changes.

a principle in genetics that states that when parents with contrasting traits are crossed, only one form of the trait will appear in the offspring

External conditions like sunlight, water, soil quality, and temperature that affect growth.

The speed at which an organism increases in size or number.

The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into food.

Changes in an organism that help it survive in its environment.

The ability of an organism to fight off diseases, often influenced by genetics.