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Physiological Adaptations

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A type of adaptation that affects the function of an

organism ( blood clotting).

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Behavioral Adaptations

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A type of adaptation that affects the behavior of an

animal (migration).

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Morphological Adaptations

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A type of adaptation that affects the structure of an

organism (web feet).

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Fossil

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The preserved remains of ancient organisms.

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Fossil record

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

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Radioactive dating

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The method of calculating the absolute ages of rocks and

minerals that contain radioactive isotopes.

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Biological Diversity

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The variety of organisms in the biosphere.

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Ecology

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

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Biosphere

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The portion of the planet in which all life exist.

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Species

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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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