The process in which a species has changed over time is known as this.
What is evolution?
He is known as the Father of Evolution by Natural Selection
Who is Darwin?
The ability of an individual to survive and reproduce is known as this.
What is fitness?
This man worked with Darwin on his studies regarding natural selection, however, is not generally given credit for any of his work.
Who is Alfred Wallace?
Similar structures that evolved from a common ancestor such as bones humans, cats, bats, and whales have in common.
What are Homologous Structures?
The "parent" species from which two or more separate species evolved is known as _____________.
a. population
b. species
c. common ancestor
What is a common ancestor?
Any inherited trait that increases an organism's chance of survival is known as this.
What is an adaptation?
A mistake in the genetic code of a section of DNA is known as a ______________.
What is a mutation?
Preserved remains of ancient organisms
What are fossils?
This term refers to different traits and alleles within a population.
What is variation?
The concept that organisms who are the best suited to their environment will be the most successful
What is survival of the fittest?
This is a type of structure that was once used in a species, but has since evolved to be of no real use.
vestigial structure
Characteristics Darwin observed about the finches on the Galapagos Islands.
What are their beaks?!
The concept of humans selecting desired traits in species.
What is Artificial Selection?
Structures with similar functions but are not similar in origin like a butterfly wing and a bat wing. These are not proof of a common ancestor but proof that evolution can occur
What are analogous structures?
The 3 of the 5 evidences of evolution:
What structures, DNA, Fossils, Embryos, and geography?
Term referring to the process by which individuals that are better suited to the environment survive and reproduce therefore passing down their genes to their offspring.
What is Natural Selection?
The concept that members of each species are seeking the same food, space, and other necessities is known as this.
What is competition?
The embryos of different organisms look similar because...
they all share common ancestors?
This type of isolation occurs when mismatches in mating traits (signals and/or preferences) prevent mating between two species/populations.
What is behavioral isolation?