Evidence of Evolution

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Structures that are similar in structure but not in function are called?

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Homologous structures are similar in structure but serve different functions in different species.

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What is the term for the blending of an organism into its environment?

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Camouflage is a method that allows organisms to blend into their surroundings to avoid detection.

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What do we call the changes of species over time?

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Evolution refers to the process through which species undergo changes over time.

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Structures that are similar in appearance but not in structure are known as?

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Analogous structures are those that serve similar functions but have different evolutionary origins.

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What is the study of similarities in organisms' development called?

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Embryology is the study of the development of embryos and the similarities between different organisms during this stage.

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What are vestigial structures?

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Vestigial structures are remnants of organs or structures that had a function in an early ancestor but are no longer functional in the current organism.

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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 is the significance of homologous structures in evolution?

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Homologous structures provide evidence of a common ancestor, showing how different species have evolved from a shared lineage.

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What is mimicry in the context of evolution?

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Mimicry is when one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or other advantages.

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How does embryonic development provide evidence for evolution?

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Similarities in embryonic development among different species suggest a common ancestry.