Variation of species
Variation in Species
Variation means differences.So, variation in species means differences among living things of the same species.
What is a Species?
A species is a group of living things that are similar and can have babies together.Example: All humans are one species.
Examples of Variation
Even in the same species, no two are exactly the same!
In humans
Height (tall / short)
Skin colour
Hair type (curly / straight)
Eye colour
In animals
Dogs: big dogs, small dogs
Birds: different colours of feathers
Cows: different colours and sizes
In plants
Different leaf shapes
Different flower colours
Different plant heights
Why Does Variation Happen?
Variation happens because of:
Inheritance – traits we get from our parents
Environment – food, climate, sunlight, water, etc.
Why Is Variation Important?
Helps living things survive
Helps them adapt to their environment
Makes life on Earth diverse and interesting
Fun Fact:
If there was no variation, all humans would look exactly the same—that would be super boring