1. Evolution Vocab. Terms
SB 5

3. Evolution
Change over time

5. Natural Selection
Survival of the Fittest – a mechanism (“how”) of evolution
4 Parts

7. Innate Behavior
Behavior you’re born with – genetically based behaviors

9. Adaptations
Inherited traits developing over time in response to the environment that allows an organism to survive.
EX: Camo & mimicry

11. Genetic Equilibrium
Alleles are not changing, so evolution is not occurring

13. Learned Behavior
Behavior that is taught

15. Predator
Hunt for prey

17. Diversity
Variations / Differences

19. Mutation
Permanent change in DNA – adds new alleles to the population

21. Fitness
Being “fit” in the environment means organisms are most likely to survive & pass on their genes.

23. Theory
Based on observations and research – not proven!

25. Vestigial Structures
Structures that have no noticeable purpose to modern day life