Natural Selection

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Across
  1. 4. refers to an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
  2. 6. the best-adapted survive.
  3. 7. he young or babies produced by a parent animal.
  4. 8. the process where humans intentionally breed plants or animals for specific traits
  5. 9. Charles Darwin is famous for developing the theory of evolution by natural selection, a cornerstone of modern biology. He outlined his ideas in his book, "On the Origin of Species," published in 1859. This theory explains how species change over time, with survival and reproduction influenced by an organism's ability to adapt to its environment.
Down
  1. 1. cultivation of crops and raising of animals for food and resources.
  2. 2. A predator is an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals (prey) to survive. Predators are typically carnivores, meaning their diet consists primarily of meat. They are often found at the top of the food chain in their ecosystems, playing a crucial role in controlling prey populations.
  3. 3. a trait or behavior that helps an organism survive and thrive in its environment.
  4. 5. occurs when better-adapted organisms survive and reproduce more.