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Evolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vestigial structures | structures that lost their original function through evolution because it no longer served a purpose to the current form of an organism. |
| Homologous structures | structures that look different on the outside but are anatomically similar on the inside |
| Embryology | the science involved with the study of embryos and their development |
| Cladogram | type of graph that shows common ancestry between different species |
| Natural Selection | how changes in species leads to the survival of an organism. Those organisms who adapt are those who will survive and reproduce. |
| Evolution | the change in a species over time |
| Fossil | remains of once living organisms |