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The differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotypes
The change in the gene pool of a population from generation to generation by such processes as mutation and natural selection
Variation in the relative frequency of different genotypes in a small population
A structure in an organism that has lost all or most of its original function in the course of evolution
Structures of different species having similar or corresponding function but not from the same evolutionary origin
Structures derived from a common ancestor or same evolutionary or developmental origin
The adjustment or changes in behavior and structure of an organism to become more suited to an environment
The ability to survive until the organism reproduces
A permanent, heritable change in the nucleotide sequence in a gene or a chromosome
A defense or tactic that organisms use to disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings
Physical features of an organism that help it to survive and succeed in its environment
The similarity of one organism to another that has evolved because the resemblance
The breeding of plants and animals to produce desirable traits
Individuals within a species compete with each other for mates
The movement from one region or place of habitat to another