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A type of adaptation that affects the function of an
organism ( blood clotting).
Physiological Adaptations
A type of adaptation that affects the behavior of an
animal (migration).
Behavioral Adaptations
A type of adaptation that affects the structure of an
organism (web feet).
Morphological Adaptations
The preserved remains of ancient organisms
Fossil
A collection of preserved organisms or their traces stored in Earth.
Fossil record
The method of calculating the absolute ages of rocks and
minerals that contain radioactive isotopes.
Radioactive dating
The variety of organisms in the biosphere.
Biological Diversity
The scientific study of interactions among organisms and between
organisms and their environment.
Ecology
The portion of the planet in which all life exist.
Biosphere
A group of organisms so similar to one another that they can breed and
produce fertile offspring.
Species