Evolution of organisms and populations

A group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.

The branch of zoology studying the early development of living things.

A natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment.

A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in their environment.

A rare change in the DNA of a gene, ultimately creating genetic diversity.

Selective breeding of plants and animals to promote the occurrence of desirable traits in offspring.

The process by which different kinds of living organism are believed to have developed from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Types of mutation are:

Movement of alleles from one population to another. Increases the variability of the gene pool.

Match selection type with its definition.

Aspect of an organism which enhances the probability of this organism to survive and reproduce.

Evolutionary process whereby an organism becomes better able to live in its habitat