All terms in this list:
Natural selection: members of a species that are best suited to their environment survive and reproduce at a higher rate then other members of species
ecology: The branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other.
artificial selection: intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits
adaptation: a trait that gives an organism and advantage in it s particular environment.
biome: any major regional biological community such as that of forest or desert
variation: different types of traits
gene: the same type of DNA that is transited from one generation to another
trait: an identifying physical characteristic, habit or trend
mutation: to change or adapt to fit a habitat
carrying capacity: The number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support
evolution: refers to the process though which species change over time
endemic: An individual or species that is endemic to a region.
selection: The process or act of selecting.
speciation: The process by which new distinct species evolve.
isolation: The state of being isolated, detached, or separated.
homeostasis: The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a stable equilibrium; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a constant temperature.
overpopulation: A situation which occurs when the number of occupants of an area exceeds the ability of that area to provide for those occupants.
biodiversity: the diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region
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