EVOLUTION
TYPES OF SELECTION
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Question
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A trait that helps an organism adapt to its environment
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An organism that survives best in an environment
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A person who studies adapting animals
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a random chance event that shapes the population
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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: -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. Examples of traits include the size and shape of a bird’s beak.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are three types of adaptations: structural, physiological, and behavioral. Structural adaptations are how the animal’s body functions or looks on the outside. Body parts (like feet and ears) and body coverings (like fur and scales) are structural adaptations.
Detailed explanation-4: -Adaptation can protect animals from predators or from harsh weather. Many birds can hide in the tall grass and weeds and insects can change their colour to blend into the surroundings. This makes it difficult for predators to seek them out for food.
Detailed explanation-5: -“Adaptation is defined as the process where a species or an organism gradually becomes better acclimated to its environment.” Adaption refers to the behavioral or physical attributes of an animal that helps them survive better in its ecosystem.