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A type of adaptation that affects the function of an organism ( blood clotting).

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Physiological adaptions

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A type of adaptation that affects the behavior of an animal (migration).

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Behavioral adaptions

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A type of adaptation that affects the structure of an organism (web feet).

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Morphological adaptions

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The preserved remains of ancient organisms.

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Fossil

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

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Fossil record

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The method of calculating the absolute ages of rocks and minerals that contain radioactive isotopes.

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Radioactive dating

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The variety of organisms in the biosphere.

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Biological diversity

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

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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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