BIOL 1902 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Long Underwear, Abies Balsamea, Polypodium
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Natural history: an observational science that involves looking at all living things. Natural history knowledge is essential for assessments of ecosystems or habitats. It is also one of the most enjoyable pursuits in the world. Animals: a kingdom that includes birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mammals, insects, It consists of all the selective pressures placed on plants and animals by the environment (such as wind, cold or drought)-abiotic or by animals (such as predators or even members of the same species)-biotic. Those poorly adapted do not survive to pass on their genes and those that are better adapted tend to survive and pass on their genes allowing the adaptation to persist into the future and possibly become more refined. Natural selection was first recognized by charles darwin. Adaptation: any feature that offers a plant or animal an advantage in solving any life problem that give it a chance of surviving and reproducing.
