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Evolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gene shuffling | meiosis and crossing over cause genes to be "mixed up" |
| Homologous body structures | structures that have different mature forms but come from the SAME embryonic tissue. |
| geographical distribution | shows similarities among species living in different continents. |
| DNA/ Embryology | similar features=similar genes=similar DNA ; the embryos of many vertebrates are very similar |
| Charles Darwin | the father of evolution |
| Origin of Species | book written by Darwin, where he explains the mechanism of Natural Selection |