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-noun 1. an act or instance of modifying. 2. the state of being modified; partial alteration. 3. a modified form; variety. 4. Biology. a change in a living organism acquired from its own activity or environment and not transmitted to its descendants. 5. limitation or qualification.
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∙ 15y ago-noun 1. an act or instance of modifying. 2. the state of being modified; partial alteration. 3. a modified form; variety. 4. Biology. a change in a living organism acquired from its own activity or environment and not transmitted to its descendants. 5. limitation or qualification.
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New generations are better suited to the environment than the first generation what is this called?
Descent with modification (Apex)
What is it called when newer generations are better suited to an environment than the first generation is?
descent with modification
What is common descent with modification?
In short: Evolution. It means that a common ancestor is shared, but through small modifications over long periods of time, there is a large diversity.
Involves descent with modification?
evolution
Is descent with modification caused by natural selection?
No, it's the other way around: descent with modification is what you need for natural selection to happen.
What is the evolutuionary theory?
The theory of descent with modification.
When micro-evolution occurs over many generations as inherited characteristics leads to changes in populations what has occurred?
Macro-evolution. Or, more accurately, speciation.
What is the Descent of modification is also known as?
Evolution. Darwin used the term "descent with modification"-- not "evolution"-- however, later people began to use the term "evolution."
Descent with modification or change over time is?
evolution
Fossils show evidence of descent with modification?
yes they do
What is descent with modification?
Descent with modification encapsulates the two key ideas central to the theory of evolution. These are that modifications (mutations) occur, and that these mutations are inheritable (passed on to descendants or offspring).
What is descent modification?
IT is when gravity collides with snakes so the organisms
