Cichlid Article & Geologic Time

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How many species of cichlids exist now?

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There are over 500 species of cichlids.

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What were the first organisms in geologic time?

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The first organisms were single-celled.

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What ecological variable would have required fish to build defense systems and swim fast?

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Predators would have required fish to build defense systems and swim fast.

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If Earth time were compressed into a 24-hour day, when did humans appear?

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Humans appeared in the last 2 minutes of the 24-hour day.

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What is the name for the process of a new species forming?

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The process of a new species forming is called Speciation.

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What is speciation?

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Speciation is the evolutionary process by which new biological species arise.

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What is adaptive radiation?

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

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What is evolution?

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Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.

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What are cichlids?

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Cichlids are a family of fish known for their diverse species and adaptive traits.

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What role do predators play in the evolution of fish?

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Predators drive the evolution of fish by selecting for traits that enhance survival, such as speed and defense mechanisms.

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