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Define Evolution
Change in the genetic traits in a population over many generations.
What are the 3 levels of biodiversity
Ecosystem, species and genetic
What causes variation within an individual
mutations and meiosis
How do mutations affect genes
By changing base pairs
Where did Darwin make most of his observations
The Galapagos islands
What is another way to say "organisms will possess traits better suited to their environment"
Natural Selection or Survival of the Fittest
What is Lamarkism
traits developed by a parent over its life will be passed on to the next generation
What type of evolution are Darwins different finches
Divergent
The evolution of echolocation in bats and whales is what kind of evolution
Convergent
Give an example of Coevolution
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Variations that increase chances of survival may lead to new ____________
Adaptations
What is the gene pool
All genes in a breeding population
What is speciation
the formation of new species
What are some barriers that cause speciation
Geographical barriers, Ecological barriers, Temporal barriers, Behavioral barriers, Mechanical
What is Allopatric Speciation
When new species arise due to a geographical barrier
