Key Terms - Biodiversity and evolution Identifies key terms and their meanings. 4.0 / 5 based on 7 ratings ? BiologyDNA, genetics and evolutionASAll boards Created by: LucieeCreated on: 26-04-12 16:23 What word is used to describe a group of organisms that are similiar in appearance, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and genetics? Species 1 of 10 What word describes all living organisms and non-living components in a specific area, and their interactions? Ecosystems 2 of 10 What wrod is used to describe the formation of a new species? Speciation 3 of 10 What word is used to describe the frequency of the occurance of plants in a sampled area e.g. using a quadrat? Abundance 4 of 10 What word is used to describe the death of the last individual in a species? Extinction 5 of 10 What word is used to describe organisms that have genetic material from another organism, usually by genetic engineering? Evolved 6 of 10 What word describes the total and variety of all genes in a population or species at a given time? Gene pool 7 of 10 What word describes the loss of genetic variation due to artificial selection? Genetic erosion 8 of 10 What word describes differences between organisms? Variation 9 of 10 What word describes the place where organisms live? Habitat 10 of 10
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