Page 1: Fundamentals of Evolution and Adaptation

This page explores the core concepts of Darwin's theory and different types of adaptations. Natural selection works through various environmental pressures, both biotic and abiotic, leading to the survival of organisms with advantageous traits.

Definition: Natural selection is the process where organisms with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce in their environment.

Example: The camel demonstrates multiple structural adaptations including humps for fat storage, large feet for desert navigation, and specialized nostrils for sand protection.

Vocabulary: Physiological adaptations are internal processes that maintain homeostasis without conscious control.

Highlight: Convergent evolution occurs when different species develop similar adaptations in response to comparable environmental challenges.

The page also covers antibiotic resistance as a prime example of evolution in action, showing how selection pressure leads to the survival of resistant bacteria.