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Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Variations

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Differences in characteristics of organisms caused by genetic and environmental factors.

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Biological Diversity

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The number and variety of organisms in an area.

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Species

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A group of organisms that share similar genetic and physical characteristics. These can produce fertile offspring.

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Speciation

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The evolution of different species from a single ancestor.

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Structural Adaptation

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An inherited physical characteristic that helps an organism survive its environment.

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Behavioural Adaptation

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An inherited behavioural characteristic that helps an organism survive its environment.

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7
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Diversity Index

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A measure of the biological diversity in an area.

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Environment

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The area or conditions in which an organism lives.

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Competition

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The struggle among organisms for access to a limited resource such as food or territory.

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Specialists

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An organism that is adapted to specific environments and has a narrow niche.

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Narrow Niche

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A highly specialized role or characteristic activity undertaken by an organism in an ecosystem.

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Specialization

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Adaptations for surviving in very specific environments.

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Symbiotic

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An interaction between organisms of different species living in close proximity to each other in a relationship that lasts a long period of time.

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Heritable

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A genetic characteristic that can be passed on.

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Reproductive Strategy

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A method an organism uses to reproduce.

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Asexual Reproduction

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The formation of a new individual from a single organism.

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Binary Fission

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Splitting of a single-celled organism into two new organisms approximately equal in size.

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Spores

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A single-celled reproductive structure from which an individual offspring develops.

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Zoospores

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A flagellated asexual spore.