Rat island

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Across
  1. 1. Similar body parts in different species that share a common ancestor
  2. 3. features in different species that have similar functions but evolved independently, meaning they don't share a common ancestor.
  3. 6. the random fluctuation of allele frequencies within a population from one generation to the next.
  4. 8. Changing to better suit your surroundings or situation
  5. 9. an adaptation where organisms blend into their surroundings, making it difficult for predators to spot them or for prey to notice them.
  6. 10. physical features of an organism, like body parts or color, that have evolved over time to improve its survival and reproduction in a specific environment.
  7. 12. the movement of organisms, often animals, from one area to another, usually on a seasonal basis.
  8. 13. a permanent change in the nucleotide sequence of an organism's DNA or RNA.
  9. 14. The process where humans intentionally select certain traits
  10. 15. the evolved resemblance of one species to another, where one or both species benefit from the resemblance.
Down
  1. 2. body parts in different species that serve similar functions but have different origins and structures.
  2. 4. internal, functional changes within an organism that enhance its ability to survive and thrive in its environment.
  3. 5. some individuals within a population reproduce more successfully than others.
  4. 7. features of an organism that were functional in ancestral species but have lost most or all of their original function in the current species.
  5. 11. the condition of being physically fit and healthy.