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Lepidopteran Insects and Their Camouflage Abilities

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What is the definition of evolution as proposed by Darwin in The Origin of Species?

Descent with modification

How can evolution be defined more narrowly?

A change in the genetic composition of a population from generation to generation

What does the pattern of evolutionary change refer to?

Revealed data from many scientific disciplines

What does the process of evolution consist of?

Mechanisms that produce the observed pattern of change Signup and view all the answers

What did Darwin challenge with his revolutionary proposal in the Origin of Species?

Traditional views of a young Earth inhabited by unchanging species Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinctive feature of lepidopteran insects' juvenile stage?

well-developed head and many chewing mouthparts Signup and view all the answers

How do lepidopterans differ from one another in their caterpillar and adult forms?

in both their caterpillar and adult forms Signup and view all the answers

What are the shared characteristics of all lepidopterans as adults?

three pairs of legs and two pairs of wings covered with small scales Signup and view all the answers

What key observations about life do the moth and its close relatives illustrate?

organisms suited for life in their environments, shared characteristics of life, rich diversity of life Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Charles Darwin to develop a scientific explanation for the observations about life mentioned?

the striking ways organisms are suited for life, shared characteristics of life, rich diversity of life Signup and view all the answers