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Evolution Unit Bio
Flashcards for vocab & definitions.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Evolution | The study of the formation, development, and structure of early stages of unborn development. |
| Common ancestor | The idea that all organisms shared this one connection to an organism of the past. |
| Paleontology | The study of extinct organisms, especially through the study of fossils. |
| Fossils | Any remains, impression, or trace of an organism from the past. |
| Embryology | The study of the formation, development, and structure of early stages of unborn development. |
| Anatomy | The study of the structure of plants and animals. |
| Genetics | The study of heredity and variation in organisms. |
| Homologous Structure | Structures that are similar but appear in different organisms and have different functions. |
| Analogous Structure | Structures that have the same or similar function, but have evolved separately. |
| Vestigial Structure | Structures that have lost all or most of their original function, but are thought to have a purpose in an early ancestor. |