Evolution

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What is evolution?

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Evolution is the process by which different kinds of living organisms develop and diversify from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

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What is a common ancestor?

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A common ancestor is an ancestral species from which two or more different species have evolved.

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What is natural selection?

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

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What are vestigial structures?

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Vestigial structures are body parts that have lost their original function through the course of evolution.

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What is genetic diversity?

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Genetic diversity refers to the total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.

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What is stabilizing selection?

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Stabilizing selection is a type of natural selection that favors average individuals in a population.

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What is embryology?

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Embryology is the study of embryos and their development, providing evidence for evolutionary relationships.

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What is a homologous structure?

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Homologous structures are body parts in different species that have a similar structure but may serve different functions, indicating a common ancestor.

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What is the significance of fossil records in evolution?

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

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.