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Evolution

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