Evidence of Evolution

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What is the term for the changes of species over time?

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Evolution

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What is an example of a vestigial structure?

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The tailbone of a human.

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What do similarities in bone arrangements suggest about organisms?

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These organisms share a common ancestor.

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What are structures that are similar in appearance but not in structure called?

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Analogous Structures.

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Which layer of rock is typically the youngest?

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Layer 1.

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What is natural selection?

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A process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What are homologous structures?

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Structures that are similar in different species due to shared ancestry.

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What is the significance of embryonic development in evolution?

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Similarities in embryonic development can indicate common ancestry among species.

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What is mimicry in the context of evolution?

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A phenomenon where one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or other advantages.

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What is the difference between convergent and divergent evolution?

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Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species evolve similar traits, while divergent evolution occurs when related species evolve different traits.