Focused Finish: Evolution, Taxonomy & Classification

Focused Finish: Evolution, Taxonomy & Classification

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a vestigial structure?

Back

A vestigial structure is a body part that has lost its original function through evolution. An example is the pelvis bone in whales.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are homologous structures?

Back

Homologous structures are body parts in different species that have the same basic structure but different functions, indicating a common ancestry.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does fitness mean in an evolutionary context?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is conditioning in animal behavior?

Back

Conditioning is a learning process in which an animal learns to associate a specific behavior with a reward or punishment.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean for an organism to be more fit for its environment?

Back

An organism is considered more fit for its environment if it has adaptations that enhance its survival and reproductive success.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is adaptive radiation?

Back

Adaptive radiation is the process by which a single ancestral species rapidly diversifies into a wide variety of forms to adapt to different environments.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between analogous and homologous structures?

Back

Analogous structures serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry, while homologous structures share a common ancestry but have different functions.

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