Questions and Answers
Which term is often used to describe hypothetical transitional forms in the fossil record?
Missing link
What does it mean when it is said that evolution is a branching process?
Evolution leads to the divergence of species into multiple lineages.
Why is the concept of a single 'missing link' considered somewhat outdated?
Because the fossil record shows many transitional forms along various lineages.
What do fossils provide evidence for in terms of evolutionary history?
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In evolutionary biology, what does it mean when humans and modern monkeys share a common ancestor?
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What is the main purpose of transitional forms in the fossil record?
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