Evolution Day-3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is aneuploidy?
A
Aneuploidy is when you have an abnormal number of chromosomes. One extra or one less.
2
Q
What is adaptive raditation?
A
Allopatric speciation; Adaptive radiation is any new species evolving from one ancestral species due to many new, open niches. They can not interbreed when back together. Mostly seen on islands.
3
Q
What is vicariance, allopatric speciation?
A
Occurs when a physical barrier splits a widespread population into subgroups that are physically isolated from each other
4
Q
What is dispersal allopatric speciation?
A
It is when a species moves to a new location and stays there
