biological evolution: unity and diversity Flashcards

(17 cards)

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fossil

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remains or traces of plants or animals that lived long ago.

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2
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extinct

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a living thing that is no longer found alive any ware

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3
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paleontologist

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a scientist that studies fossils.

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4
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herbivore

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a animal that eats plants

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5
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carnivore

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a animal that eats meat

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6
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omnivore

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a animal that eats both plant and meat

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7
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mold

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a hollow form clearly showing the out side features of the organism

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8
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organisms

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any living thing

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9
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cast

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formed or shapes with mold

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10
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imprint

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a fossil created by print or impression

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11
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amber

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harden tree sap often a source or inset fossil

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12
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trace fossils

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studying trace fossil we can learn about how animals lived

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13
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true form fossil

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an actual preserved body of an animal

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14
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inviornmental conditon

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a change or disturbance of the environment most often caused by human influences and nature ecological processes.

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15
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erosion takes it

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a process of carrying away rocks

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16
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weathering breaks it

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a natural process that slowly breaks apart rock

17
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gravity drops it

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a invisible force that pulls objects toward each other