variation in nb and natural slection Flashcards

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describe the general appearence of the puffins

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black/white/birds/ big colourful beaks with orange feets

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what the term natural selection means

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a natural process by which the organism best able to survive are the ones which live and reproduce. passing on advantageous characteristics to their offspring.

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how the process of natural sselection takes place

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  1. each individuals inhertied genes from their parents
  2. survival of the fittest
  3. gens from successful organisms are passed to the offspring in the next generation
  4. this process is then repeated many times
  5. over a period of time this may lead to the evelopment of a new species
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