Vocab #21 Mr. Addeo
Diversity The degree of variation of living things present in a particular ecosystem.
Genetic Variation The alleles of organisms within a population change. This change may result from mutation, gene flow, or sexual reproduction.
Natural Selection The process by which organisms that are best adapted to their environment are most likely to survive and reproduce.
Species A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce.
Adaptations An inherited behavior or physical characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in it’s environment.