Evidence of Evolution

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What is evidence of evolution?

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Evidence of evolution refers to the various types of data and observations that support the theory of evolution, including fossil records, genetic similarities, and anatomical structures.

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What does embryology study?

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Embryology is the study of embryos and their development, which can show similarities among different organisms, indicating a common ancestry.

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What are homologous structures?

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Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry but may serve different functions.

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What are vestigial structures?

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Vestigial structures are body parts that have lost their original function through evolution, such as the hind leg bones in whales.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is the significance of DNA similarities in organisms?

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Similarities in DNA among organisms suggest that they share a common ancestor.

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What is adaptive radiation?

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Adaptive radiation is the process by which organisms diversify rapidly into a variety of forms to adapt to different environments.

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What is the fossil record?

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The fossil record is the collection of all known fossils and their placement in the earth's rock layers, providing evidence of past life and evolution.

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What is speciation?

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Speciation is the evolutionary process by which populations evolve to become distinct species.

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What is the role of comparative anatomy in evolution?

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Comparative anatomy studies the similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species, providing evidence for common ancestry.