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Darwin's Theories
Evidence that supports Evolution
Name that Scientist
100
The process of change over time
What is evolution?
100
Darwin called the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its specific environment
What is fitness?
100
This provides molecular evidence that supports natural selection
What is DNA or proteins?
100
This geologist proposed that past changes in Earth can be explained in terms of events and processes that occur today
Who is Lyell
200
The study of where species and their ancestors live
What is biogeography
200
This explains why birds and reptiles share a number of inherited characteristics
What is a common ancestor?
200
In humans a tailbone is an example of
What is a vestigial structure
200
This scientist proposed that evolution resulted from the inheritance of acquired characteristics
Who is Lamarck
300
When farmers breed cows that produce more milk, the farmers are using this.
What is artificial selection
300
According to this concept, living and extinct species evolved from the same ancestors
What is descent with modification
300
The wing of a bird and the flipper of a dolphin are examples of
What is a homologous structure
300
This scientist proposed that war, famine and disease will limit the size of human populations
Who is Malthus
400
In whales, the pelvis and thigh bone are
What is vestigial structures
400
Individuals who survive are the ones best suited for their environment
What is natural selection
400
Structures that have the same function but are from different ancestors
What is an analagous structure
400
This scientist proposed the theory of natural selection
Who is Darwin
500
The preserved remains of ancient organisms
What are fossils?
500
On the Galapagos islands, Darwin found several different species of finches. The birds' different-shaped beaks was called
What is an adaptation?
500
A protein, such as cytochrome c, which is found in multiple species is an example of this
What is a homologous protein
500
This scientist also proposed a theory of evolution similar to Darwin's and published his paper along with Darwin.
Who is Wallace