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Why variation in a species gene pool contributes to it's survival in a constantly changing environment?
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∙ 9y ago
Variation within the species would mean that individuals are likely to react differently to environmental change. This means that they may not all have a negative reaction, and therefore the species is more likely to survive.
A large population is also important in limiting the risks of environmental influence - as changes may not reach or affect the entire population.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoVariation in a species gene pool contributes to its survival in a constantly changing environment through the variance in traits. This is is what is referred to as genetic diversity.Ê
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∙ 8y agoThat is because some will have traits that allow them to survive in the new conditions, and those will be able to be passed on by the survivors.
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What might be the evoluntionary significance of the swicth from asexual to sexual reproduction when the environment changes?
Environmental changes almost demand variation in organisms so that the best fitted to the changing environment survive and reproduce in a greater number. Asexual reproduction produces clones with little to no genetic variation. Good enough for a static environment, but in a challenging environment with no variation that could be more beneficial than cloning the asexual species could find itself selected against.
What are Synonyms for constantly changing?
unstable, fluctuating, adapting, evolving, chaotic,
Why is variation important to survival of a species?
Hats off to Sir Charles Darwin for his theory of evolution! Variations are very important to species. Some of the variations are more suitable for the species to survive. You get new species with time by selection of the better ones.
Which process is not a way in which cells maintain homeostasis?
Changing their external environment
What is the difference between adapting and modifying to the environment?
adapting is like getting used to, but modifying is changing the environment based on your specific needs
A fluid environment suggest that the environment is what?
constantly changing
What is meant by fluid environment?
A fluid environment is one that is constantly changing.
Living in a fluid environment actually infers that your environment is?
constantly changing
Why genetic variation is a benefit to a population?
Genetic variation allows a population to adapt to a changing environment.
What does a fluid environment suggest about an environment?
constantly changing changes often an evironment
What does fluid environment suggest about an environment?
constantly changing changes often an evironment
What species that lacks variation is able to adapt to a changing environment?
Become extinct over time
Why is the everglades kite endangered?
because there is not enough variation within the species to allow it to evolve to the changing environment :)
What do organisms that are well adapted to their environment do?
An organism highly adapted to its climate will continue to evolve over millenia as its environment is constantly changing
Which process is most directly responsible for maintaining internal stability in an organism when its environment is constantly changing?
feedback
How is variation beneficial to a population of organisms?
If that variation is selected on the basis of survivability and reproductive success then the populations gene pool allele frequency changes and the population becomes better adapted to the immediate environment, or adapted to a new and changing environment.
Why is the atmosphere constantly changing?
The atmosphere is constantly changing because of pollution and global warming.
