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Convergent evolution results in _____ structures

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analogous

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The similarities of bone structure in the diagram provide evidence of what?

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The organisms evolved from a common ancestor.

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What type of evidence is shown with the diagram above?

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Embryological

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A red morph and green morph of an insect lives in the rainforest canopy. You would expect:

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the green population to increase and the red to decrease

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Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?

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Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is convergent evolution?

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The process where organisms from different evolutionary backgrounds develop similar traits.

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Define homologous structures.

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Structures in different species that are similar due to shared ancestry.

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What is the significance of embryological evidence in evolution?

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It shows similarities in the development of embryos, indicating common ancestry.

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Explain the concept of 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 are advantageous traits?

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Traits that increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction.