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Which of the following statements about allopatric and sympatric speciation is correct?
Which of the following statements about allopatric and sympatric speciation is correct?
- None of these is correct.
- Sympatric speciation can occur among individuals living in the same area without geographic separation. (correct)
- Allopatric speciation is more common than sympatric speciation in animals.
- Mistakes in cell replication leading to polyploidy can only cause allopatric speciation.
- Allopatric speciation always requires a geographic barrier that separates populations.
What type of reproductive isolation is exemplified by the inability of male damselflies of one species to mate with females of another species due to anatomical differences in the male copulatory organ?
What type of reproductive isolation is exemplified by the inability of male damselflies of one species to mate with females of another species due to anatomical differences in the male copulatory organ?
- Mechanical; postzygotic
- Mechanical; prezygotic (correct)
- Gametic; postzygotic
- Temporal; prezygotic
- Behavioral; postzygotic
When reconstructing evolutionary history using the parsimony principle, what do scientists look for in selecting trees?
When reconstructing evolutionary history using the parsimony principle, what do scientists look for in selecting trees?
- A tree with the fewest shared, derived characters. (correct)
- None of these is correct.
- A tree that groups species that look alike together.
- Not considering homologous traits using sequence data.
- A tree that groups species that have the fewest genetic differences.
What is the primary model used by evolutionary biologists until about 50 years ago?
What is the primary model used by evolutionary biologists until about 50 years ago?
What is the process that leads to the formation of new species?
What is the process that leads to the formation of new species?
Who extensively described punctuated equilibrium?
Who extensively described punctuated equilibrium?
What is the role of natural selection in evolution?
What is the role of natural selection in evolution?
What controls the speed with which evolution progresses and species are formed?
What controls the speed with which evolution progresses and species are formed?
What is the concept that suggests sudden episodes of speciation after prolonged periods of stasis?
What is the concept that suggests sudden episodes of speciation after prolonged periods of stasis?
What is the term for a change in the frequencies of genotypes in a population?
What is the term for a change in the frequencies of genotypes in a population?
What does heterochrony include?
What does heterochrony include?
What is an example of heterochrony?
What is an example of heterochrony?
What is the estimated current extinction rate compared to the rates discernible from the fossil record?
What is the estimated current extinction rate compared to the rates discernible from the fossil record?
What are the causes believed to have led to the Cretaceous mass extinction?
What are the causes believed to have led to the Cretaceous mass extinction?
What follows mass extinction events, favoring the propagation of new species?
What follows mass extinction events, favoring the propagation of new species?
What do most phylogenetic trees depict about organisms?
What do most phylogenetic trees depict about organisms?
What does the term 'anthropocene' signify?
What does the term 'anthropocene' signify?
Which concept is exemplified by the rapid evolution of 400 species of cichlid fish in Lake Victoria in just 12,000 years?
Which concept is exemplified by the rapid evolution of 400 species of cichlid fish in Lake Victoria in just 12,000 years?
What is the process in which a parent species splits into distinct species as populations adapt to new environments?
What is the process in which a parent species splits into distinct species as populations adapt to new environments?
Which factor controls the rate of speciation in evolutionary processes?
Which factor controls the rate of speciation in evolutionary processes?
What is the term for when a structure evolves for one purpose and is later used for another purpose?
What is the term for when a structure evolves for one purpose and is later used for another purpose?
Which genetic process can lead to rapid speciation in both plants and animals?
Which genetic process can lead to rapid speciation in both plants and animals?
What are the two concepts linked to gradualism and punctuated equilibrium in evolutionary processes?
What are the two concepts linked to gradualism and punctuated equilibrium in evolutionary processes?
Which type of evolution involves slow, progressive changes at a constant rate, reflecting a slow divergence of isolated populations over time?
Which type of evolution involves slow, progressive changes at a constant rate, reflecting a slow divergence of isolated populations over time?
What does natural selection act on?
What does natural selection act on?
On what does evolution act?
On what does evolution act?
What is the primary focus of natural selection?
What is the primary focus of natural selection?
What is neoteny?
What is neoteny?
What does sequence heterochrony refer to?
What does sequence heterochrony refer to?
How has delayed development benefited the Axolotl?
How has delayed development benefited the Axolotl?
What percentage of all terrestrial species were wiped out during the Cretaceous mass extinction?
What percentage of all terrestrial species were wiped out during the Cretaceous mass extinction?
What percentage of all genera were wiped out during the Permian mass extinction?
What percentage of all genera were wiped out during the Permian mass extinction?
Which animal is thought to be the common ancestor of all modern mammals?
Which animal is thought to be the common ancestor of all modern mammals?
What is the primary difference between the evolution of cichlid fish in Lake Victoria and horseshoe crabs?
What is the primary difference between the evolution of cichlid fish in Lake Victoria and horseshoe crabs?
What is the significance of horseshoe crabs in relation to human drugs and vaccines?
What is the significance of horseshoe crabs in relation to human drugs and vaccines?
What evolutionary concepts do the examples of cichlid fish and horseshoe crabs illustrate?
What evolutionary concepts do the examples of cichlid fish and horseshoe crabs illustrate?
What is exaptation in the context of evolution?
What is exaptation in the context of evolution?
What is the significance of hollow bones in the evolution of wings in birds?
What is the significance of hollow bones in the evolution of wings in birds?
How did flight evolve in birds according to the text?
How did flight evolve in birds according to the text?
Which genetic process can lead to rapid speciation in both plants and animals?
Which genetic process can lead to rapid speciation in both plants and animals?
What is an example of allometric heterochrony?
What is an example of allometric heterochrony?
What type of gene is important for the early organization and development of the body?
What type of gene is important for the early organization and development of the body?
What is the result of polyploidy in organisms?
What is the result of polyploidy in organisms?
What can lead to significant phenotypic changes in organisms?
What can lead to significant phenotypic changes in organisms?
Study Notes
Evolution and Speciation
- Stephen Jay Gould was known for popular science literature that explained science in an accessible way for the general public.
- Earth's evolution exhibits both gradualism and punctuated equilibrium, as shown in fossil records.
- Cichlid fish in Lake Victoria underwent rapid evolution, with 400 species evolving in just 12,000 years, a prime example of punctuated equilibrium.
- Horseshoe crabs underwent phenotypic stasis and gradual evolution for 100 million years, showcasing gradualism.
- Gradualism and punctuated equilibrium are linked to anagenesis and cladogenesis in evolutionary concepts.
- Gradualism involves slow, progressive changes at a constant rate, reflecting a slow divergence of isolated populations over time.
- Cladogenesis occurs when a parent species splits into distinct species as populations adapt to new environments.
- The rate of speciation is controlled by factors like mutation rates, selection rates, and environmental change rates.
- Speciation does not occur from nothing; it starts with existing structures, and exaptation occurs when a structure evolves for one purpose and is used for another.
- Flight evolution in birds and the development of wings in dinosaurs are examples of morphological changes to an existing structure.
- Rapid speciation can be caused by genetic and developmental processes that change an organism's phenotype while maintaining function.
- Polyploidy and alterations in developmental genes, such as Hox genes, can lead to rapid speciation in plants and animals.
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Test your knowledge of evolution and speciation with this quiz! Explore concepts like gradualism, punctuated equilibrium, anagenesis, cladogenesis, and the factors influencing speciation rates. From famous examples like the cichlid fish in Lake Victoria to the role of genetic and developmental processes in rapid speciation, this quiz covers a wide range of evolutionary topics.
