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What is an adaptation?
Physical trait of a living organism that helps it survive in its environment
What does analogous mean?
Same structure but may have a different function
Define comparative anatomy.
Studying comparing structure of different living organisms; provides evidence for evolution
What is comparative embryology?
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What is evolution?
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What does extinct mean?
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What is a fossil?
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Define homologous.
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What is a mutation?
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What is natural selection?
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Define population.
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What does species mean?
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What does variation refer to in a biological context?
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What is a vestigial structure?
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What does binomial nomenclature refer to?
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What is a class in taxonomy?
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Define family in a taxonomic context.
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What is a genus?
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What is a kingdom in biological classification?
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What is an order in taxonomy?
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Define phylogeny.
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What is a phylum?
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What are taxa?
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Define taxonomy.
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What is meant by overproduction in the context of natural selection?
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What does genetic variation refer to?
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What is the struggle to survive?
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What is successful reproduction?
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What is a dichotomous key?
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How many domains are there?
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How many kingdoms are there?
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Who came up with our current classification and naming system?
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Where are fossils most commonly found?
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What differences puzzled Charles Darwin in the Galapagos finches?
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What is generation time?
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What does the fossil record provide?
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What happens when specialization occurs?
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What is selective breeding or artificial selection?
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What does domain Eukaryota, kingdom Fungi include?
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What is domain Archaea known for?
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What characterizes kingdom Archaebacteria?
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What distinguishes domain Bacteria?
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What does kingdom Eubacteria include?
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Define domain Eukaryota.
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What is kingdom Protista?
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What does kingdom Fungi consist of?
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What characterizes kingdom Plantae?
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What distinguished kingdom Animalia?
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Define taxon.
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What is phylogeny related to?
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What is the first name in a scientific name?
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What is the second name in a scientific name?
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What languages are used in naming organisms?
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What characterizes domain Eukaryota, kingdom Animalia?
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Define domain Archaea, kingdom Archaebacteria.
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What distinguishes domain Bacteria, kingdom Eubacteria?
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What describes domain Eukaryota, kingdom Protista?
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What characterizes domain Eukaryota, kingdom Fungi?
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What distinguishes domain Eukaryota, kingdom Plantae?
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What is the fundamental unit of classification/taxonomy?
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What is evidence in science based on?
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What does comparative biochemistry study?
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What did Darwin not understand regarding the causes of variation?
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How can you see how evolution works?
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Why can mutations lead to variation?
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What does evolution mean?
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Who is known as the father of taxonomy?
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Who came up with the losing theory of evolution?
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What was Lamarck's theory called?
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What does natural selection mean?
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Who came up with a similar theory to Darwin's?
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What is taxonomy?
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What is evolution as a theory?
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What is phylogeny based on?
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What defines a theory?
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What provides evidence that supports evolution?
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What does homologous mean in biology?
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What are homologous and vestigial structures evidence for?
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What does analogous describe?
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What is convergent evolution?
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Study Notes
Evolution Concepts
- Adaptation: Traits that enhance survival in specific environments.
- Evolution: The process of change in living organisms over time.
- Natural Selection: The mechanism where individuals better suited for their environment survive and reproduce.
- Mutation: Genetic alterations that can introduce variation within a population.
- Overproduction: Producing more offspring than can survive, leading to competition.
- Genetic Variation: Diversity in traits among individuals in a population.
Comparative Studies
- Comparative Anatomy: Examining structural similarities in different organisms as evidence for evolution.
- Comparative Embryology: Analyzing the development stages to uncover evolutionary relationships.
- Comparative Biochemistry: Investigating DNA and protein similarities among organisms indicating common ancestry.
Classification Hierarchy
- Taxonomy: The science of classifying and naming organisms, creating structured categories.
- Binomial Nomenclature: A two-part naming system for species, combining genus and species names.
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Taxonomic Ranks:
- Domain: The highest classification, encompassing broad groups.
- Kingdom: Major divisions within domains, such as Animalia and Plantae.
- Phylum and Class: Subdivisions within kingdoms, grouping related organisms.
- Family, Genus, and Species: Further classifications that narrow down characteristics and relationships.
Evidence of Evolution
- Fossils: Remnants of ancient organisms that provide insights into the history of life.
- Homologous Structures: Common structural features in different species suggesting a shared ancestor.
- Vestigial Structures: Anatomy that has lost its original function, indicating evolutionary history.
Theories and Key Figures
- Charles Darwin: Proposed evolution through natural selection; conducted research in the Galapagos Islands.
- Lamarck: Introduced the discredited theory of acquired traits, proposing that organisms evolve based on use and disuse of traits.
- Wallace: Independent theorist who developed ideas similar to Darwin's but published later.
Organism Characteristics
- Species: Groups capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
- Population: The collection of individuals within a species in a given area.
- Variation: Differences among individuals within species, essential for natural selection.
Modern Organism Domains and Kingdoms
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Domain Eukaryota: Includes organisms with complex cells; further divided into:
- Kingdom Fungi: Heterotrophic and primarily decomposers.
- Kingdom Plantae: Autotrophic, obtaining energy through photosynthesis.
- Kingdom Animalia: Multicellular, heterotrophic organisms without cell walls.
- Kingdom Protista: Mostly unicellular with varied nutritional modes.
Evolutionary Processes
- Specialization: The evolution of populations into distinct groups that can no longer interbreed.
- Convergent Evolution: Different species develop similar traits due to similar environmental pressures, despite lacking a recent common ancestor.
- Artificial Selection: Humans selectively breed organisms for desired traits, demonstrating a form of selection.
Miscellaneous Concepts
- Dichotomous Key: A tool for identifying organisms through a series of questions.
- Fossil Record: An archive of historical life forms, demonstrating shifts in species over time and supporting evolutionary theory.
- Theory of Evolution: A well-supported scientific explanation of species' development based on evidence from a variety of disciplines.
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