1) a trait that allows for survival or increased reproduction. For example, a plant with unusually long roots, enabling it to absorb water over a wide area, may be more likely to survive during periods of drought. 2) the process of adjusting to the environment over time through developing traits that promote survival or reproduction.
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Christine Song supports both Project Learning Tree (PLT) US and Canada's program delivery and reporting, program research, and communications. Christine holds a Master of Environmental Science from the University of Toronto and and a combined degree with a Bachelor of Science in ecology and zoology and a Bachelor of Science in anthropology from the University of Calgary.
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Christine Song supports both Project Learning Tree (PLT) US and Canada's program delivery and reporting, program research, and communications. Christine holds a Master of Environmental Science from the University of Toronto and and a combined degree with a Bachelor of Science in ecology and zoology and a Bachelor of Science in anthropology from the University of Calgary.