Evolution

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What is Evolution?

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Evolution is the process through which species change over time through variations and natural selection.

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What is Natural Selection?

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Natural Selection is the process by which individuals better suited to their environment survive and reproduce more often.

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What does 'Fitness' mean in an evolutionary context?

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Fitness refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the Founder Effect?

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The Founder Effect is a phenomenon that occurs when a small group of individuals establishes a new population, leading to reduced genetic variation.

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What is Gene Flow?

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Gene Flow is the transfer of genetic material between populations, which can increase genetic diversity.

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What is a Mutation?

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A Mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to new traits in an organism.

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What is Homologous Structure?

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Homologous Structures are body parts in different species that share a common ancestry, indicating evolutionary relationships.

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What is an Adaptation?

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An Adaptation is a trait that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is Speciation?

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Speciation is the process by which new species arise from existing species.

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What is a Vestigial Structure?

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A Vestigial Structure is a body part that has lost its original function through evolution, such as the hind limbs in dolphins.