| A | B |
| EVOLUTION | the gradual change in a species over time |
| VARIATION | any difference between individuals of the same species |
| MUTATION | a change in a gene, it may be helpful or harmful |
| ADAPTATION | a trait that helps an organism survive |
| NATURAL SELECTION | process where organisms best adapted to the environment survive and reproduce |
| SELECTIVE BREEDING | process of selecting parents with desired traits |
| SPECIES | organisms that can mate with one another and produce fertile offspring |
| CAMOUFLAGE | an organism's ability to blend in with its surroundings |