Lesson 2.1: Evolution: Definition and Charles Darwin (part 2) Flashcards

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Who published the 1859 “On the Origin of Species”?

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Charles Darwin

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What is evolution in the view of observations, findings and facts presented by many different disciplines?

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a pattern

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What is evolution in the view of the mechanism brought about the patterns?

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a process

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What principle of evolution suggests that body parts used more frequently become stronger and more developed; else, weaken deteriorate?

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Use and disuse

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What principle of evolution suggests the acquisition of the strengthened traits from use and disuse?

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Inheritance of acquired characteristics

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What do you call the inherited characteristics of organisms that give them advantage on survival and reproduction?

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Adaptation

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