Evolution: Micro & Macro evolution, cladograms Flashcards
1
Q
What is microevolution?
A
Large-scale evolutionary changes dealing with life on Earth itself, spanning over very long periods of time
(origin of life, mass extinctions, gradualism)
2
Q
What is microevolution?
A
Small-scale changes in allele frequencies within a single population or species
3
Q
What are cladograms used for?
A
Illustrating the phylogeny (evolutionary relationships) of different species.
