Evolution
Is evolution only a slow process?
(Anthony)
No
What is survival of the fittest?
(Anthony)
An organism with better traits is more likely to survive
Are homologous structures and analogous structures opposites?
(Anthony)
Yes
What is evolution?
Micah
The slow change of a species over time)
What do all living things have in common?
(Anthony)
Common Ancestor
When the process of evolution speeds up, what is it called
(Anthony)
Rapid Evolution
Who Invented the theory of Natural Selection?
(Anthony)
Charles Darwin
What is a Homologous structure?
(Micah)
(Same ancestor, different function)
Does every animals have a different set of traits?
(Anthony)
Yes
Who invented the theory of evolution?
(Anthony)
Charles Darwin
What kinds of structures do scientists use when comparing anatomy (comparative anatomy).
(Anthony)
Homologous, Analogous, and Vestigial
What is a common ancestor?
(Micah)
(An ancestor shared by all living things)
What is a positive trait?
(A trait that helps an organism to survive)
What is a Analogous structure?
(Micah)
(Same function, different ancestor)
What is a negative trait?
(A trait that does not benefit an organism)
How does rapid evolution occur?
(Anthony)
After a major event
What is a Vestigial structure?
(Micah)
(A useless structure)
What is Comparative Anatomy
Micah
A useless structure