Theories
The definition of a theory.
What are models or statements that have been tested or confirmed?
What are vestigial structures?
Giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, finches.
What are a few of the species observed by Darwin in the Galapagos?
THIS results in the separation of (or production of) new species.
What is isolation?
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Who is Lincoln?
The unifying theory of biology.
What is evolution?
This is used to help scientists understand the formation of homologous structures in various species.
What is embryology?
The Origin of Species
What is the book written by Darwin?
THIS is WHY species are separated or distinct from one another.
What is reproductive isolation?
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Who is Maddy?
One of the three things that is true about theories.
What are (1) Explain data (2) Can be changed (3) Used to make predictions?
These are parts of the body that are similar in structure but differ in their function.
What are homologous structures?
Species or forms predicted by Darwin to exist?
What are transitional species?
This occurs because geographically separated species interbreed over time and can result in new species.
What is a change in allele frequencies?
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Who is Ivan?
The incorrect theory by Lamarck, where organisms are thought to pass along traits acquired during their lifetime?
What is the Theory of Acquired Characteristics?
THIS evidence shows similarities between extinct and living species.
What are fossils?
Galapagos Islands
What are the islands where Darwin made incredible observations?
A species is unable to adapt to its changing environment. This is likely to occur.
What is extinction?
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Who is Beret?
When humans play a role in selecting for or against traits.
What is artificial selection?
Over time, scientists notice that seemingly unrelated species LOOK very similar. This is due to their similar environments. This is data supporting THIS TYPE of evolution.
What is convergent evolution?
The HMS Beagle.
What is the naval ship Darwin hopped aboard?
This is the term for the formation of new species.
What is speciation?
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Who is Charlie?