Variations in Populations Topic 8/4

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characteristics

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features that make organisms different from one another

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variation

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difference among individuals that is passed on from the previous generation

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behavioral variation

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Differences in behavior among individuals in a species.

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physical variation

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Differences in physical characteristics among individuals of the same species.

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environmental adaptation

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Changes in an organism's behavior due to environmental factors.

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species diversity

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The variety of different species within a given ecosystem.

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species

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a group of similar organisms that can produce offspring

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limiting factor

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A condition that restricts growth or abundance.

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Biotic Factor

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Living components of an ecosystem.

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Abiotic Factors

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Non-living parts of an ecosystem