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A group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can reproduce among themselves to produce fertile offspring
Species
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Change in these inherited characteristcs over time
Evolution
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Means that organisms with traits best suited to their enviornment are more likely to survive and reproduce
Natural Selection
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An inherited trait that makes an individual different from other members of it's species
Variation
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Is any variation thatr makes an organism better suited to its enviornment
Adaptation
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Process by which one species changes to a new species over time
Gradualism
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Rapid evolution comes about when th mutation of a few genes results the apperance of a new species over a relatively short period of time
Punctuated Equilibrium
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Formed when layers of sand,silt,clay, or mud are compacted an cemented together
Sedimentary Rock
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Gives off a steady amount of radiation as i6t slowly changes to a non-radioactive element
Radio Element
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The study of embryos and their development
Embryology
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Body parts that are similar in origin and structure
Homologous
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Structures that don't seem to have a function
Vestigal Structures
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Humans,monkeys, and apes belong to this group of animals
Primates
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Ate both meat and plants and walked upright on two legs
Hominids
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Evolved about 4000,000 years ago
Homo sapiens
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