Natural Selection by Leslie Hetrick https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg Vocabulary for Natural Selection Unit en-us 2018-02-28 15:06:53 UTC 2026-01-22 16:25:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Natural Selection leslieannhetrick https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236439550 The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring. The theory of its action was first fully expounded by Charles Darwin and is now believed to be the main process that brings about evolution.

]]> 2018-02-28 15:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236439550 Adaptation leslieannhetrick https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236441865 A change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.

Example: Polar bears adapted to life in the cold after evolving from brown bears. 
]]> 2018-02-28 15:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236441865 Genetic Variation leslieannhetrick https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442083 An individual with characteristics different from the others of the same kind

Example: In humans, genetic variation causes different hair, eye, and skin color.]]> 2018-02-28 15:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442083 Sexual Reproduction leslieannhetrick https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442141 Sexual reproduction provides genetic diversity because the sperm and egg that are produced contain different combinations of genes than the parent organisms]]> 2018-02-28 15:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442141 Survival of the Fittest leslieannhetrick https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442239 Organisms with traits well suited to their environment survive
and reproduce at a greater rate than less well-adapted organisms
in the same environment.

Example: The strong will succeed and the weak shall perish. Strength does not always mean physical might.]]> 2018-02-28 15:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442239 Evolution leslieannhetrick https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442376 The theory of evolution is based on the idea that all species are related and gradually change over time.

Example: According to fossil record, modern horses are said to have evolved from a forest dwelling horse the size of a dog. 

]]> 2018-02-28 15:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442376 Charles Darwin leslieannhetrick https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442461 Charles Darwin (1809-1882) was a naturalist and scientist best known for developing the theory of evolution to explain biological change.

He formulated the theory of natural selection.]]> 2018-02-28 15:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442461 HMS Beagle leslieannhetrick https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442658 The ship that Charles Darwin embarked on for a five-year survey voyage around the world.

His study of specimens led him to formulate his theories. ]]> 2018-02-28 15:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236442658 Genes aliciajoy711 https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236771208 Genes are sections of DNA and carry hereditary information passed from parents to children.

Ex: Genes contain the blueprint for each individual's specific traits.]]> 2018-03-01 04:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/leslieannhetrick/im5lsj93vhpg/wish/236771208