1. Diversity

2. Genetic Diversity
Why is it beneficial to have a large amount of genetic diversity in a population?
Helps ensure the survival of a species
More adaptations
Less susceptible to extinction

3. Genetic Drift
Gene flow refers to movement of alleles (through interbreeding) between different populations
When populations are isolated, their populations become increasingly different over time
Genetic drift

4. Alternation of Generations
Many plant life cycles alternate between a sporophyte (diploid) phase and a gametophyte (haploid) phase

5. Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis is a process during which organisms change and develop
Two types:
Incomplete metamorphosis
Complete metamorphosis

6. Incomplete Metamorphosis
Also called direct development
Look like miniature adults when they hatch
Example: grasshoppers

7. Complete Metamorphosis
Organism develops through completely different forms
Juvenile and adult
This means they do not compete for resources
Fill different niches in the environment

8. Behaviors Animal behaviors can be classified into two categories.
Instinctive
Learned

9. Instinctive Behaviors
Instinct: complex inborn behavior
Also called innate
No one has to teach it!
Example: spider spinning a web

10. Learned Behaviors
Behaviors that are learned throughout an animal’s life
Imprinting
Imitation
Associate action with consequences