Lecture 18 Flashcards
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Biogeography
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The branch of biology that deals with the geographical distribution of plants and animals
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Bottleneck effect
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Genetic drift can cause big losses of genetic variation for small populations
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Cline
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A gradation in one or more characteristics within a species or other taxon
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Comparative anatomy
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The study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species.
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Descent with modification
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Passing traits from parent to offspring
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Evolution
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Living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms
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Artificial selection
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The breeding of plants and animals to produce desirable traits.
