Evolution Vocab Quiz Crossword

organisms are though to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce.
the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment
largest group of organisms where two individuals are capable of reproducing fertile offspring
groups of individuals belonging to the same species that live in the same region at the same time.
observable characteristics of an individual resulting from its genotype and environment
a technique used when breeding organisms that have desired traits which a breeder will want to preserve.
the genetic contribution of an individual to the next generation's gene pool relative to the average for the population.
the concept that individuals that are best selected for an environment have higher chances of reproducing to pass on traits
as organisms reproduce, slight changes in traits are passed down to offspring creating variation