Theory of Evolution - An explanation for how living things change over time. , Favorable Traits - Traits that are beneficial to an organism and will likely be chosen by Natural Selection. , Trait - A characteristic of an organism; can be genetic or acquired. , Variation - The occurrence of an organism, trait, or gene in more than one form. , Common Ancestry - When organisms are descended from a single ancestor. , Selective Breeding - A form of artificial selection whereby deliberate breeding results in desired traits in plants or animals. , Embryological Structures - Structures that are formed and developed in embryo development. , Speciation - Occurs when a group within a species separates from other members of it's species and develops it's own unique characteristics. , Evolution - The process states that organisms have changed gradually over time to form new species. , Charles Darwin - The FATHER OF EVOLUTION who believed that a process called Natural Selection explains how organisms evolved. , Natural Selection - The process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce more than other members of the same species. , Homologous Structure - Similar structures that related species have inherited from common ancestor. , Analogous Structure - Features in different species have similar functions but the internal structures are different. , Fitness - How well an organism can survive and reproduce in it's environment. , Adaptation - A trait or characteristic that increases an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce. , Population - Organisms of the same species that live in the same place at the same time. ,

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