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What does the Latin term 'evolutio' mean?

  • To develop
  • To remain unchanged
  • To fold inward
  • To unfold (correct)

    • What is the contemporary definition of evolution?

  • Descent with modification (correct)
  • Progressive advancement in species
  • Mass extinction of species
  • Random genetic mutation

    • What percentage of all species that have ever existed is now extinct?

  • About 99% (correct)
  • Almost 100%
  • Over 90%
  • About 75%

    • What impact has COVID-19 had on the perception of evolution?

    <p>It has changed how we see evolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution is associated with the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy?

    <p>McGill University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Evolution

    • The term evolution comes from the Latin word "evolutio" which means "to unfold"
    • In modern biology, evolution represents "descent with modification"

    Views on Evolution

    • A survey was conducted at a Montreal café on public opinion about evolution
    • The results of the survey are not provided in the text.

    COVID-19 and Evolution

    • COVID-19 has altered public perception of the process of evolution.

    Personal Information of the Author

    • The author was born and raised in Vancouver, BC
    • The author completed a BSc at Queen’s University (1995)
    • The author received a PhD from McGill University (2001)
    • The author completed a postdoc at Oxford University (2003)
    • The author has been a professor at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) (2003-2023)
    • The author has been a professor at McGill University since 2023
    • The author directs the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy
    • The author runs a research group comprised of individuals who range from BSc to post-doctoral fellows from Canada and abroad
    • The author has a cross-appointment with the Max Bell School of Public Policy

    Evolutionary Diversity

    • Most species that have ever existed are now extinct, with extinct entities making up over 99% of the known species
    • The 1% of species that are not extinct represent the surviving species

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