Across
- 5. something that is inherited
- 6. group of individuals of the same species living in the same area
- 7. selection form of natural selection in which genetic diversity decreases
- 8. selection process by which individuals that are better suited to their environment survive and reproduce most successfully
- 10. selection form of natural selection in which the entire species changes over time
- 13. formation of a new species
- 15. a trait that has been co-opted for a use other than use it was created for
- 17. structure an organ or bone that appears in animals that demonstrates descent from a common ancestor
- 18. ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment
- 19. inherited from an ancestor
Down
- 1. descent principle that all living things were derived from common ancestors
- 2. change in DNA sequence that affects genetic information
- 3. rearrangement of genetic materials especially by crossing over in chromosomes
- 4. single
- 9. preserved remains of an ancient organism
- 11. disappearance of a species from the world
- 12. inherited characteristic that increases an organism's ability to live
- 14. structure various structures in different species having the same appearance, structure or function but have evolved separately and do not have a common ancestor
- 16. selection form of natural selection in which a single species splits in two
