Evolution Vocab. Terms SB 5
Evolution Change over time
Natural Selection Survival of the Fittest – a mechanism (“how”) of evolution 4 Parts
Innate Behavior Behavior you’re born with – genetically based behaviors
Adaptations Inherited traits developing over time in response to the environment that allows an organism to survive. EX: Camo & mimicry
Genetic Equilibrium Alleles are not changing, so evolution is not occurring
Learned Behavior Behavior that is taught
Predator Hunt for prey
Diversity Variations / Differences
Mutation Permanent change in DNA – adds new alleles to the population
Fitness Being “fit” in the environment means organisms are most likely to survive & pass on their genes.
Theory Based on observations and research – not proven!
Vestigial Structures Structures that have no noticeable purpose to modern day life