9.1 Evolution

Question 1

What is Microevolution

Answer 1

Small-scale allele variation within a species or population, in which the descendant is of the same taxonomic group as its ancestor. (Small changes that don’t result in a new species).

Question 2

What is Macroevolution

Answer 2

Changes in allele frequencies at or above species level over geologic time, in which the descendant is in a different taxonomic group as its ancestor. (Creates new species).

Question 3

What is Evolutionary Radiation

Answer 3

The increase in new morphological types or taxonomic diversity over a period of time.