Evolution Vocab Flashcard

Evolution Vocab Flashcard

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Divergent evolution

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Occurs when closely related species evolve in different directions from one another.

2.

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Convergent evolution

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Occurs when two unrelated species evolve similar characteristics.

3.

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Founder effect

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Occurs when a small number of individuals colonize a new area, leading to reduced genetic diversity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Coevolution

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Occurs when two species evolve in response to one another, often in a predator-prey or mutualistic relationship.

5.

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Sexual selection

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Occurs when certain traits increase mating success and are therefore passed on to the offspring.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Microevolution

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Small-scale evolutionary changes within a population, often due to natural selection, genetic drift, or mutation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Natural selection

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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