M11 Concepts Flashcards
In terms of what was discussed in class, what were major things that contributed to the evolution of horses?
How do the gradual adaptation and punctuated equilibrium theories vary? Is one correct?
How are new alleles and traits incorporated into a species? What is required for that trait?
How does each of the 4 evolution mechanisms work? How would gene flow/ gene drift/ mutation/ natural selection cause speciation?
Why did beak size change (increase and decrease) around a drought in the example given in class?
Why is sexual selection such an important part of natural selection? What examples were given to highlight this?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the four ways animals communicate?
What are females evaluating when selecting a mate? We don’t truly know their thought processes, so this is asking what traits is she looking for in a mate?
