Across
- 4. A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.
- 6. A change in the genetic material of an organism.
- 7. When a species produces more offspring than the environment can support.
- 8. The young produced by a living organism.
Down
- 1. tectonics A theory stating that the earth's surface is broken into plates that move.
- 2. A structural adaptation that enables an organism to blend in with its environment. (Also known as concealing coloration.)
- 3. A trait or change in behavior or appearance that helps an organism survive in a particular environment.
- 5. The color or patterns of color on an animal or plant. Bright colors are generally used to indicate that it is a dangerous species.