evolution

Question 1

what is phylogeny

Answer 1

evolution of the brain

Question 2

how are characteristics of an organism selected for

Answer 2

if they allow the organism to survive and reproduce more successfully

Question 3

what is functualism

Answer 3

a belief that characteristics of living organisms perform useful functions

Question 4

what is natural selection

Answer 4

inherited traits that confer a selective advantage become more prevalent in a population

Question 5

what is evolution

Answer 5

the gradual change in the structure and physiology of species - generally producing more complex organisms as a result of natural selection

Question 6

what are hominids

Answer 6

human like apes

Question 7

what are our closest relatives

Answer 7

chimps, gorillas, orangutangs

Question 8

what is neotony

Answer 8

a slowing of the process of maturation - allowing more time for growth - important for developing large brains