Evolutionary Concepts

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'adaptation' is a noun that refers to the process of changing or adjusting to fit a new situation or environment.

• The adaptation of the novel into a film stayed true to the original storyline.
• I heard they're making an adaptation of that book you like into a movie.
• The adaptation of the game for mobile was pretty cool.
• Her adaptation to the new job was seamless, showing her ability to adjust quickly.

noun the fact of being or becoming a parent

• The purpose of marriage is often seen as a means for procreation.
• Some couples choose not to have children, so procreation is not a priority for them.
• People sometimes joke about procreation being a way to pass on their good looks.
• In literature, the act of procreation is often used as a symbol of creation and life.

noun A eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.

• Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells have a true nucleus containing their genetic material.
• Did you know that humans are eukaryotes?
• Eukaryotes are like the VIPs of the cell world.
• In the world of cells, eukaryotes are the kings and queens ruling with their nucleus.

adjective describing an organism whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes

• Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus enclosed within a membrane.
• Eukaryotic organisms have cells with a nucleus.
• Eukaryotic stuff is like the fancy version of cells.
• In the world of biology, eukaryotic cells are like the VIPs with their own nucleus.

noun a supposed phenomenon in which the offspring of a female by one sire has the characteristics of a previous mate of the female

• The concept of telegony, where a female's offspring can be influenced by the traits of her previous mates, has been a topic of scientific debate.
• Some people believe in the idea of telegony, that a woman's future children can be affected by her past partners.
• I heard this crazy theory about telegony, like your baby can inherit traits from your ex-boyfriend.
• In literature, the notion of telegony is often used as a metaphor for how past experiences can shape future outcomes.

noun a change or adjustment to fit a new situation or environment

• The adaption of the novel into a screenplay required careful attention to detail.
• I heard they're making an adaption of that book we read in school.
• The adaption of that song into a remix was fire!
• His adaption to the new job was seamless, like he had been doing it for years.