81-90 Flashcards

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A type of adaptation that affects the function of an

organism ( blood clotting).

A

Physiological Adaptations

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A type of adaptation that affects the behavior of an

animal (migration).

A

Behavioral Adaptations

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A type of adaptation that affects the structure of an

organism (web feet).

A

Morphological Adaptations

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3
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The preserved remains of ancient organisms

A

Fossil

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A collection of preserved organisms or their traces stored in Earth.

A

Fossil record

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5
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The method of calculating the absolute ages of rocks and

minerals that contain radioactive isotopes.

A

Radioactive dating

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The variety of organisms in the biosphere.

A

Biological Diversity

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The scientific study of interactions among organisms and between
organisms and their environment.

A

Ecology

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The portion of the planet in which all life exist.

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Biosphere

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A group of organisms so similar to one another that they can breed and
produce fertile offspring.

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Species

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