Throughout this unit, I have learned about various adaptations in animals, including structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations. Natural selection is the process by which traits that increase an organism's chance of survival and reproduction are passed on to future generations, leading to the evolution of species. The fitness of different animals in nature is determined by their ability to survive and reproduce in their specific environment. A phenotype is the observable characteristics of an organism, while a genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism.
Different graphs illustrating trends in natural selection include directional selection, stabilizing selection, and disruptive selection. The story of the peppered moths during the Industrial Revolution is a classic example of natural selection, where the increase in pollution resulted in a darker variation of the moths becoming more common due to camouflage advantages. Environmental factors such as predation, climate, food availability, and habitat quality can affect the population of white and brown rabbits, leading to changes in their genetic composition over time. Overall, natural selection plays a crucial role in the adaptation and evolution of species in response to their changing environments.
Write a summary of what you have learned about Natural Selection this unit. Answer the following questions in paragraph form (5-10 sentences):
What are the different variations of adaptations in animals that you have learned about? What is natural selection? What determines the fitness of different animals in nature that were studied in this unit? What is a phenotype? What is a genotype? What are the different graphs showing trends in natural selection? What is the story of the peppered moths in the Industrial Revolution? What are the environmental factors that affect a population of white and brown rabbits?
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