Evolution Adaptations

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that enhances its ability to survive in its environment, such as the special feet of parrots that help them cling to branches.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a trait or change in lifestyle that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.

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Who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection.

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What is the relationship between natural selection and evolution?

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Natural selection is the mechanism of evolution.

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What does variation refer to in biology?

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Variation refers to genetic differences between organisms of the same species.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in the way an organism acts that helps it survive in its environment, such as migration or hibernation.

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What is the difference between adaptation and evolution?

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Adaptation refers to specific traits that enhance survival, while evolution is the broader process of change in species over time.

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What are homologous structures?

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Homologous structures are body parts in different species that have similar structures but may serve different functions, indicating a common ancestor.

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What are vestigial structures?

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Vestigial structures are body parts that have lost their original function through evolution, such as the human appendix.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.