4th Structures of Life 3.2 Vocab Flashcard

Front

What term describes the actions of an animal in response to its environment?

Back

Behavior

Front

What is any structure or behavior of an organism that allows it to survive in its environment called?

Back

Adaptation

Front

What term refers to a new plant or animal produced by a parent?

Back

Offspring

Front

What term describes everything that surrounds and influences an organism?

Back

Environment

Front

What is a subdivision in the classification of organisms, where the name always starts with a capital letter and is italicized?

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Genus

Front

What is the process by which organisms change over time to better adapt to their environment?

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Evolution

Front

What is the term for the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

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Biodiversity

Front

What is the term for a group of organisms of the same species living in the same area?

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Population

Front

What is the term for the role or function of an organism within its ecosystem?

Back

Niche

Front

What is the term for a relationship between two different species where both benefit?

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Mutualism