Evolution Biology

Evolution is the scientifically supported theory that all species of life have developed from a common ancestor through the process of natural selection
It explains how living organisms have changed over time through the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next

Species: a group of living organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
Population: a group of individuals of the same species that live in a specific geographic area
Variation: the presence of different characteristics or traits within a population
Adaptation: a characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment
Natural Selection: the process by which individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing those traits to their offspring

Mutation: a change in the DNA sequence of an organism, can result in new traits
Gene Flow: the movement of genes from one population to another, can lead to genetic changes
Genetic Drift: the random change in the frequency of a gene or genetic trait in a population over time
Gene Duplication: the process by which a gene is copied, allowing for the creation of new genes with new functions

Fossil Record: the chronological record of fossils shows the gradual changes in life forms over time
Comparative Anatomy: the study of the structure and development of body parts in different species reveals similarities and homologies
Molecular Biology: the study of DNA and proteins shows similarities and differences between species
Biogeography: the study of the geographic distribution of species shows patterns that can be explained by evolution

Microevolution: the process of evolutionary change within a population or species
Macroevolution: the process of evolutionary change above the species level, resulting in the formation of new species
Co-evolution: the process of evolutionary change in two or more species that interact with each other

Evolution is the scientifically supported theory that all species of life have developed from a common ancestor through natural selection.

Species: a group of living organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
Population: a group of individuals of the same species that live in a specific geographic area.
Variation: the presence of different characteristics or traits within a population.
Adaptation: a characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
Natural Selection: the process by which individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing those traits to their offspring.

Mutation: a change in the DNA sequence of an organism, resulting in new traits.
Gene Flow: the movement of genes from one population to another, leading to genetic changes.
Genetic Drift: the random change in the frequency of a gene or genetic trait in a population over time.
Gene Duplication: the process by which a gene is copied, allowing for the creation of new genes with new functions.

Fossil Record: the chronological record of fossils shows the gradual changes in life forms over time.
Comparative Anatomy: the study of the structure and development of body parts in different species reveals similarities and homologies.
Molecular Biology: the study of DNA and proteins shows similarities and differences between species.
Biogeography: the study of the geographic distribution of species shows patterns that can be explained by evolution.

Microevolution: the process of evolutionary change within a population or species.
Macroevolution: the process of evolutionary change above the species level, resulting in the formation of new species.
Co-evolution: the process of evolutionary change in two or more species that interact with each other.