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Evolution stuff
Evolution stuff for biology exam 1 part 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are island species | Unique traits due to isolation (Darwin finches) |
| What is continental drift | similar fossils on separate continents |
| What is endemic species | unique species in isolated regions |
| definition of endemic species | species native to and found only within a specific geographical area |
| Definition of adaptive radiation | Rapid evolution of an ancestral species into multiple new species adapted to different environments |
| What is the impact of continental drift and evolution | Movement of continents and prediction of common fossil locations |
| Explanation of evolution and related organisms | Evolution explains similarities and differences in related organisms |
| What are anatomical homologies | similar structures indicate common origin |
| What are molecular homologies | Similar DNA/protein sequences suggest close relationships |
| What are Embryological homologies | Similar development stages reflect shared pathways |