Across
- 2. An environmental factor that influences which traits are advantageous.
- 5. The number of individuals within a species in a given area.
- 6. A disruption in an ecosystem
- 7. The process of species changing over time due to natural selection and genetic variation.
- 8. A non-native species that disrupts the ecosystem by outcompeting native species.
- 10. How often a particular trait or gene occurs in a population.
- 11. The role or position of an organism within its environment.
- 12. The balance or unchanging nature of an ecosystem.
- 15. A trait that is harmful or decreases survival in a specific environment.
- 16. The formation of a new species from an existing species.
- 17. A unit of heredity that contributes to traits in an organism.
Down
- 1. A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
- 3. Any alteration in the conditions of an environment that affects ecosystems.
- 4. The diversity of genes within a population.
- 9. The permanent disappearance of a species.
- 13. The appearance of a new species or trait in a population.
- 14. A trait that provides a benefit in a specific environment.
