Evolution part 1 Flashcards

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1
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Species change over time

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evouloutin

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2
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differences among the same species

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variatiuon

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3
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Ability to thrive

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fitness

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4
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smaller in size because disuse

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vestigiual structure

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5
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similar structure but not from ancestors

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analogous structure

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6
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similar structure because of common ancestors

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homologous structure

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7
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similar structures on unrelated species because of similar environments

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convergent structure

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8
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Related species evolving differently

A

divergent

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9
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Species evolving from common ancestors

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speciation

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10
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2 species evolving alike because of close interaction

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coevoulution

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11
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Convolution in short bursts

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punctuated equilibrium

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12
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evolution over time

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gradualism

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13
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Ability to conform to an enviorment

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adaptation

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