An inherited characteristic that increases an organisms ability to survive and reproduce in its specific environment is called a/an

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An inherited characteristic that increases an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce in its specific environment is called a/an

A	vestigial structure
B	adaptation
C	speciation
D	analagous structure

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -An adaptation is any heritable trait that helps an organism, such as a plant or animal, survive and reproduce in its environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -In biology, an adaptation is ANY inherited characteristic that increases an organism’s chance for survival.

Detailed explanation-3: -To scientists, an adaptation is any characteristic that helps an organism survive or reproduce. Adaptations can be physical as well as behavioral. Most adaptations happen slowly-they are traits that are inherited over many generations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fitness is an organisms ability to survive and reproduce in its environment, while adaptations are inherited characteristics that increase an organism’s chance of survival.

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