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Chapter 8: Evolution
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What is evolution?
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the gradual development and change of heritable traits (allele frequencies) in populations over successive generations.
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What is evolution?
the gradual development and change of heritable traits (allele frequencies) in populations over successive generations.
What is paleontology?
the study of fossils through actual remains of the animal or their traces.
What can we see from biogeographic evidence?
we can see the spread of different species around the world and analyze similarities and differences
What does embryology show us about evolution?
allows us to see embryological similarities and differences between early stages of related organisms. Eg all chordates have a gill slit
What are homologous strucutures?
may or may not perform the same function but have a common ancestor. eg forearm of human and bird
