Genetic variation is really important for natural selection because it helps evolution happen.
Let’s think about a group of beetles.
If some of them are green and some are brown, the brown beetles might be harder for birds to see on the brown soil. This makes it easier for them to survive.
Diversity: Having different traits means some beetles can survive better than others.
Survival and Reproduction: The beetles that are a good fit for their surroundings are more likely to live longer and have babies that inherit their traits.
Example: When the weather changes, like during a drought, plants with deeper roots can get more water and grow better.
This variety is what pushes evolution forward!
Genetic variation is really important for natural selection because it helps evolution happen.
Let’s think about a group of beetles.
If some of them are green and some are brown, the brown beetles might be harder for birds to see on the brown soil. This makes it easier for them to survive.
Diversity: Having different traits means some beetles can survive better than others.
Survival and Reproduction: The beetles that are a good fit for their surroundings are more likely to live longer and have babies that inherit their traits.
Example: When the weather changes, like during a drought, plants with deeper roots can get more water and grow better.
This variety is what pushes evolution forward!