Evidence of Evolution

Evidence of Evolution

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What are homologous structures?

Back

Structures in different species that share a common ancestry, even though they may have different functions.

2.

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Front

What is embryology?

Back

The study of embryos of various organisms to show similarities in development, indicating a common ancestor.

3.

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Front

What are analogous structures?

Back

Structures in different species that serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry.

4.

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What are vestigial structures?

Back

Body parts that have lost their original function through evolution, such as the hind leg bones in whales.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is natural selection?

Back

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is adaptive radiation?

Back

The process by which organisms diversify rapidly into a wide variety of forms to adapt to different environments.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the significance of fossils in evolution?

Back

Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and show how species have changed over time.

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