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Evolution |
A genetic change in the characteristics of a species over many generations |
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Generation |
The time between the birth of an individual and when that individual has offspring |
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Homologous Characteristics |
Characteristics that have the same basic structure |
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Analogous Structures |
Structures that look similar on genetically very different organisms |
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Artificial Selection |
The selective breeding of domesticated plants and animals to encourage the occurrence of desirable traits. |
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Cross Breeding |
Combining in the offspring a desirable feature from one organism with a desirable feature from another |
