bit.ly/almerowarmup Little Things to Consider: Do not interrupt a conversation. It is ok to make your presence known, but do not try and stop the conversation.

NATURAL SELECTION Turn to your homie and explain how the images below exemplify evolution by natural selection.

Marine Iguanas Amblyrhynchus cristatus Natural Habitat? Factors that threaten its existence? Specific Traits that make this species fit for its environment?

Cross Dressing Salmon Genus: Oncorhynchus http://www.arkive.org/atlantic-salmon/salmo-salar/video-09a.html?offset=0pt

Source: http://www.fws.gov/r5cneafp/survival.gif

Are these smolts absolutely identical?

Male salmon are responsible for protecting and fertilizing the redd. What are some traits that make male salmon more advantages than others?

Female Mimics Appear more female-like. Lack dominant male characteristics (e.g., no kype). Disadvantage: They can’t compete head-to-head with dominant males either, but….

Salmon Genus: Oncorhynchus Natural Habitat? Factors that threaten its existence? Specific Traits that make this species fit for its environment?

Natural Selection SKits Make a skit about your groups topic Make a script or story board to be filmed and edited by Thursday 4/27 We will be viewing our videos on Friday

Species Traits Mini Poster Natural Habitat? Factors that threaten its existence? Specific Trait(s) that make this species fit for its environment?

Design Your Own Species Project Your task is to design and create a species that would be “FIT” to survive in one of San Diego’s main Habitats.

5 habitats of San Diego https://www.youtube.com https://interwork.sdsu.edu/fire/resources/san-diego- habitats.htm/watch?v=CLyXOFn7488