Variation & Survival Advantage

Description

Use evidence to explain how variations in characteristics among individuals of the same species may provide advantages in surviving, finding mates, and reproducing

Mastery Evidence

• ✓ Explain that variation within a species means some individuals have traits better suited to their environment
• ✓ Give examples of advantageous variations (e.g. camouflage, speed, drought resistance in plants)
• ✓ Connect variation to survival advantage: individuals with beneficial traits are more likely to survive and reproduce