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Changes of individuals of a species that allow for better survival is know as...
adaptaion
When the better adapted organisms survive to pass traits along to offspring it is called...
Natural Selection
Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?
Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Mutations are a change in what?
DNA
If conditions and predators stay the same, what color of springbok is most likely to be found there in 100 years?
Normal
If in 2020 there was an extremely snowy winter how would the frequency of each of the color morphs be affected?
More white
What is a behavior in animals that occurs before and during mating, often including elaborate displays
Courtship
Tell me an example of courtship.
dance, bright colors, fighting, song...
Why do organisms need to attract a mate?
To pass on their traits
The arctic hare is difficult to see against the snowy backdrop, which protects it from predators. What is this called?
Camouflage
When the environment changes an organism either dies or ...
adapts
Two of the same plants receive different amounts of water. The plant with less water grew less than the other. Is this an example of genetic, environmental or both factors?
environmental
Only male white-tailed deer grow antlers. The growth of antlers is triggered by the decrease of daylight hours during fall. Male deer growing antlers is an example of a genetic, environmental or both factors?
both
What part of the plant is a seed found in?
fruit
Name 2 ways an animal can help with plant reproduction.
spreading pollen, moving and planting seeds.
Males fight for a mate to show that they...
are dominate and have the best traits to pass on.
