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Which of the following is NOT a clue about ancestry and relationships used in classifying organisms according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a clue about ancestry and relationships used in classifying organisms according to the text?
- Common ancestry of seemingly different organisms
- Morphology and homology of basic structures
- Presence of rudimentary or vestigial organs
- Variation of species (correct)
Why are whales classified as mammals, even though they are aquatic creatures like fishes?
Why are whales classified as mammals, even though they are aquatic creatures like fishes?
- Whales have gills like fishes
- Whales have fins like fishes
- Whales have common ancestry with other mammals (correct)
- Whales lay eggs like fishes
What is the primary evidence provided in the text for the theory of evolution through natural selection?
What is the primary evidence provided in the text for the theory of evolution through natural selection?
- The presence of rudimentary or vestigial organs
- The variation of species and their genetic characteristics
- The classification of organisms based on their morphology
- All of the above (correct)
What is the limitation of using morphology and homology as evidence for common ancestry?
What is the limitation of using morphology and homology as evidence for common ancestry?
What is the main purpose of discussing rudimentary or vestigial organs in the context of evolution?
What is the main purpose of discussing rudimentary or vestigial organs in the context of evolution?
What did Darwin observe during his voyage that inspired his theory of evolution by natural selection?
What did Darwin observe during his voyage that inspired his theory of evolution by natural selection?
Which scientist stated that the orbits of the planets, including the Earth, are traced in eccentric ellipses?
Which scientist stated that the orbits of the planets, including the Earth, are traced in eccentric ellipses?
Who took Darwin to Wales on a geologic field trip in 1831?
Who took Darwin to Wales on a geologic field trip in 1831?
What did Charles Darwin study at Christ’s College, Cambridge?
What did Charles Darwin study at Christ’s College, Cambridge?
Which contribution is associated with Galileo Galilei?
Which contribution is associated with Galileo Galilei?
What significant observation did Darwin make about tortoises and finches during his voyage?
What significant observation did Darwin make about tortoises and finches during his voyage?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributed to the differences observed in the Galapagos Tortoise species according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributed to the differences observed in the Galapagos Tortoise species according to the text?
Which of the following best explains why the long-necked Galapagos Tortoises in dry areas have longer necks than the short-necked Galapagos Tortoises in wet areas?
Which of the following best explains why the long-necked Galapagos Tortoises in dry areas have longer necks than the short-necked Galapagos Tortoises in wet areas?
How did the differences in the Galapagos Finch species' beak sizes and shapes come about?
How did the differences in the Galapagos Finch species' beak sizes and shapes come about?
Which of the following best explains why the long-necked Galapagos Tortoises in dry areas have longer necks than the short-necked Galapagos Tortoises in wet areas?
Which of the following best explains why the long-necked Galapagos Tortoises in dry areas have longer necks than the short-necked Galapagos Tortoises in wet areas?
Which of the following best explains the differences observed in the Galapagos Iguanas?
Which of the following best explains the differences observed in the Galapagos Iguanas?
