Evolution Flashcards
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Taxonomy
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System of classification according to relationships between organisms
- serves to identify organisms and to provide a basis to recognize natural groupings of living things
- developed by Carl Linnaeus
- early taxonomy was based on comparing physical features
2
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Homologous Features
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Similar structure but different function, as a result of a common ancestor being in different environments
3
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Analogous Features
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Similar structure and function but different origin and anatomy, a result of environmental pressure
