Basics of Evolution

The theory that species change over time.

• Cladogram

• Evolution

• Homologous

• Speciation

The offspring of two different species, such as a liger.

• Hybrid

• Vestigial

• Selection

• Inheritance

Refers to the number of individuals in a population with a trait.

• Selection

• Adaptation

• Frequency

• Variation

The process by which evolution occurs; natural__________.

• Evoltuion

• Inheritance

• Artificial

• Selection

Refers to differences in individuals in a population, like light versus dark mice.

• Variation

• Evolution

• Mutation

• Homologous

Refers to how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

• Hybrid

• Adaptations

• Vestigial

• Inheritance

Traits that help organisms survive and reproduce.

• Evolution

• Adaptations

• Natural Selection

• Cladogram

Process by which humans create organisms with desirable traits: _____________ selection.

• Natural

• Artificial

A diagram that shows features common to groups or populations.

• Cladogram

• Frequency

• Speciation

• Fossils

The formation of new species.

• Natural Selection

• Homologous

• Speciation

• Variation