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What is an adaptation?
What is an adaptation?
What does fitness refer to in a biological context?
What does fitness refer to in a biological context?
The ability to survive and reproduce
Natural selection dictates that individuals with certain inherited traits are less likely to survive.
Natural selection dictates that individuals with certain inherited traits are less likely to survive.
False
What is comparative anatomy?
What is comparative anatomy?
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Define evolution in biology.
Define evolution in biology.
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What are fossils?
What are fossils?
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What is artificial selection?
What is artificial selection?
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Who studies fossils?
Who studies fossils?
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What does biogeography study?
What does biogeography study?
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What is homology in biology?
What is homology in biology?
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Define homologous structures.
Define homologous structures.
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What is molecular biology?
What is molecular biology?
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What does an evolution tree represent?
What does an evolution tree represent?
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Study Notes
Adaptation
- An inherited trait that improves an organism's ability to survive in its environment.
Fitness
- Describes an organism's capability to survive and reproduce successfully.
Natural Selection
- Process where individuals with advantageous inherited traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, leading to evolutionary changes over time.
Comparative Anatomy
- Study of anatomical similarities among species that indicate common ancestry, identified through homologous structures.
Evolution
- The series of events that lead to the developmental changes in a species or taxonomic group over time.
Fossils
- Remnants or imprints of ancient organisms that provide evidence of past life forms and evolutionary history.
Artificial Selection
- A human-induced process where individuals with desired traits are selectively bred to enhance particular characteristics in a species.
Paleontologist
- Scientists specialized in studying fossils to understand the history of life and evolution on Earth.
Biogeography
- The study of the spatial distribution of species and ecosystems across geographic locations, providing insights into evolutionary processes.
Homology
- Refers to characteristics that are similar due to shared ancestry, serving as evidence for evolutionary relationships.
Homologous Structures
- Anatomical features in different organisms that stem from a common ancestor, reflecting evolutionary connections.
Molecular Biology
- The branch of biology focusing on the molecular basis of biological activity, observing living organisms at the cellular level.
Evolution Tree
- A visual representation (tree form) that illustrates the evolutionary relationships and history of species.
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Explore the key concepts of adaptation in biology with these flashcards. Learn about inherited traits, fitness, and natural selection, which are fundamental to understanding how organisms evolve and thrive in their environments.
