Evidence of Evolution

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What are homologous structures?

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Structures in different species that have similar parts but different functions, indicating a common ancestry.

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What is evolution?

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The process of change in species over time, leading to the development of new species.

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Which organisms are most closely related: the red panda and the raccoon, or the giant panda and the raccoon?

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The red panda and the raccoon are the most closely related.

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In a cladogram, which organism is the closest relative of the parrot?

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Caiman.

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What is embryology?

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

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What are vestigial structures?

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Body parts that have lost their original function through evolution, such as the human appendix.

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What is adaptive radiation?

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

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What is natural selection?

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

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, providing evidence of past life and evolution.

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What is speciation?

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The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.