7.6,7,8: Biogeography Flashcards
1
Q
What is biogeography?
A
The distribution of animals and plants geographically
2
Q
What is an example of biogeography? (2)
A
- Species on oceanic islands resemble mainland species
- species on the same continent are similar and distinct from species on other continents
3
Q
Putting it all together (comp. morphology and biogeography). What happens when populations continue to evolve?
A
- genomes change (a cumulative effect)
4
Q
Putting it all together: what are three examples in how populations continue to evolve in a cumulative manner, leading to genomes changing?
A
- Antibiotic resistance in bacteria
- Insect resistance to pesticides
- Pathogens cause emerging (new) diseases
