The Improvement of the Match Between Organisms and Their Environments

question 40

Short Answer

The improvement of the match between organisms and their environments over time is called ________ evolution.

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Definitions:

Extinction

refers to the process by which a species, genus, or family of organisms ceases to exist through death or inability to reproduce in its environment.

Overexploitation

When the number of individuals taken from a wild population is so great that the population becomes severely reduced in numbers.

Alien Species

Species that have been introduced to an area where they do not naturally occur, often resulting in harm to the native ecosystem.

Diffuse Energy

Energy that is spread out rather than concentrated, often referring to solar energy received by the Earth's surface which is dispersed over a wide area.