Mod 4.2 Flashcards
what are the 2 central proposition of evolution that today’s biologist believe ?
- that all living things are descended from a common ancestor.
- that all extant species can change and give rise to new species
name the earliest ancestor to modern cats also mention the period they existed+ one diff as compared to modern day cats?
Proailurus- cats
late oligocene-Early Miocene
slightly larger c.f domestic cat
mention the kingdom classification of bears
Order- Carnivora (13 families)
fAMILY- Ursidae
divided into 3 genus- Ursus(6), Tremarctos(1), Ailuropoda(1)
Ursus- polar bear (carnivore) else omnivore
Ailuropoda- Giant panda- hERBIVORE
what are the charaterists related to the order “Carnivora”
does not means all of those are carnivores, rather that share common characteristics such as-
strong sharp claws
<4 toes/feet
well developed canine tooth
When did Proailurus exist?
a) Late Miocene to Early Pliocene
b) Late Oligocene to Early Miocene
c) Pleistocene to Holocene
d) Late Cretaceous to Paleogene
b) Late Oligocene to Early Miocene
Which family does Cephalogale belong to?
a) Canidae
b) Ursidae
c) Felidae
d) Mustelidae
b) Ursidae
What characteristic was noticed to increase as bears moved up from one period to another, for example, from Oligocene to Miocene?
a) Fur density
b) Jaw strength
c) Body size
d) Lifespan
c) Body size
Which of the following is the common ancestor of carnivores?
a) Ursavus
b) Cephalogale
c) Proailurus
d) Ursidae
a) (Ursavus), Dawn bear
size of a fox
name the common ancestor of all the bears and its characteristics
Cephalogale
Family- ursidae
raccoon sized
in Eurasia 25 mya and Nth. america 20 mya
what are the diff evidence to support the theory of evolution
- artificial selection
- fossils and the fossil record
- homologies
a. comparative anatomy
b. comparative embryology (animals)
c. molecular homologies - biogeography
- convergent evolution
What does the fossil record provide direct evidence for?
a) Natural selection
b) Descent with modification
c) Intelligent design
d) Creationism
b) Descent with modification
What characteristic of Ambulocetus distinguishes it as a transitional form?
a) Powerful jaw
b) Flippered feet
c) Vestigial hind legs
d) Large auditory bulla
b) Flippered feet
Which term refers to the selective breeding of animals and plants by humans over thousands of years, providing evidence for the process of evolution?
a) Fossils
b) Artificial Selection
c) Transitional forms
d) Genetic variation
b) Artificial Selection
WHAT IS THE KEY THING ABOUT ARTIFICIAL SELECTION
it works much faster than natural selection
What is artificial selection primarily driven by?
a) Natural forces
b) Human intervention
c) Environmental factors
d) Random mutations
b) Human intervention
Which plant species has been extensively modified through artificial selection to produce various vegetables?
a) Wild tomato
cc) Wild rice
d) Wild wheat
b) Wild mustard
What trait of kohlrabi has been modified through artificial selection?
a) Leaves
b) Flower buds
c) Stem
d) Lateral leaf buds
c) Stem
Which vegetable results from modifying the terminal leaf bud of wild mustard?
a) Kale
b) Brussels sprouts
c) Cabbage
d) Cauliflower
c) Cabbage
Which vegetable results from modifying the lateral leaf buds of wild mustard?
a) Kale
b) Brussels sprouts
c) Cabbage
d) Cauliflower
b) Brussels sprouts
What trait of wild mustard has been modified to produce kale?
a) Stem
b) Leaves
c) Flower buds
d) Lateral leaf buds
b) Leaves
Cauliflower is the result of modifying which part of wild mustard?
a) Stem
b) Leaves
c) Flower buds
d) Terminal leaf bud
c) Flower buds
Which crop has been selectively bred to develop its terminal leaf bud into a marketable product?
a) Kohlrabi
b) Kale
c) Cabbage
d) Cauliflower
c) Cabbage
What is the significance of the fossil record in supporting the theory of evolution?
a) It provides evidence of historical events.
b) It demonstrates the sudden appearance of new species.
c) It disproves the concept of descent with modification.
d) It confirms the static nature of species over time.
a) It provides evidence of historical events.
Which term describes fossils that exhibit characteristics of both ancestral and derived species?
a) Transitional forms
b) Extinct species
c) Evolutionary anomalies
d) Stable fossils
a) Transitional forms
How does the fossil record contribute to the idea of descent with modification?
a) By showing no evidence of change over time.
b) By displaying species exactly as they are today.
c) By demonstrating gradual changes in species over time.
d) By showcasing abrupt appearances of new species.
c) By demonstrating gradual changes in species over time.
Which fossil species is primarily considered a land animal but is believed to have spent some time near the sea for hunting/scavenging?
a) Sinonyx jiashanensis
b) Pakicetus inachus
c) Zhou, Zhai, Gingerich & Chen
d) Gingerich & Russell
a) Sinonyx jiashanensis
What characteristic of Pakicetus inachus suggests its connection to cetaceans and links it to modern day whales?
a) Powerful jaw structure
b) Large auditory bulla
c) Land-dwelling habits
d) Size similar to a wolf
b) Large auditory bulla formed from only the ectotympanic bone
what was the adaption for stamina and strength in Sinonyx jiashanensis?
powerful jaw
name the ancestor of modern day whales and its characteristics?
Pakicetus inachus
Gingerich & Russell, 1981
* primarily a land animal (swims occas.) * ≈ size of a wolf
* characteristic features of the inner ear
(found only in cetaceans) - large auditory bulla (hollow bony structure enclosing the inner ear ) formed from only the ectotymponic bone (= found only in cetaceans)
what is the only similar thing left in modern whales from its ancestors?
-pelvis
_________ link living whales with their land-dwelling ancestors
Hind leg bones
Which prehistoric species is considered the ancestor of modern horses, donkeys, and zebras?
a) Equus
b) Hyracotherium
c) Ursavus
d) Sinonyx
b) Hyracotherium
What was the size of Hyracotherium, also known as the “dawn horse”?
a) Size of an elephant
b) Size of a dog
c) Size of a horse
d) Size of a cat
b) Size of a dog
What significant anatomical feature of modern horses evolved from the middle toe of Hyracotherium?
a) Tail
b) Mane
c) Hoof
d) Ear
c) Hoof
What did Hyracotherium primarily consume?
a) Meat
b) Leaves
c) Fish
d) Roots
b) Leaves
What significant adaptation took place in the molars of equids during their evolution?
a) Tooth loss
b) Development of sharper teeth for hunting
c) Transition to a leaf-based diet
d) Transformation of molars to accommodate a grass-based diet
d) Transformation of molars to accommodate a grass-based diet
What is the common name used to refer to animals in the genus Equus?
a) Felines
b) Canines
c) Equids
d) Ursids
c) Equids
going from limbs,4toes to modern day hoof represented ________ forms in the fossil record
transitional
Which evolutionary trend is observed in the transition from Hyracotherium to its larger descendants?
a) Increased number of toes
b) Reduced size
c) Increased number of features
d) Reduced number of toes and development of hooves
d) Reduced number of toes and development of hooves
What adaptation likely helped larger descendants of Hyracotherium escape predation?
a) Increased number of toes
b) Development of sharper teeth
c) Reduced number of toes, development of hoof
d) Reduced size
c) Reduced number of toes, development of hoof- faster runner
What evolutionary change occurred in the size of Hyracotherium’s descendants?
a) They remained the same size
b) They became smaller
c) They became larger
d) They varied in size unpredictably
c) They became larger
Which adaptation facilitated faster running in the larger descendants of Hyracotherium?
a) Larger teeth
b) Increased body mass
c) Reduced number of toes and development of hoof
d) Development of wings
c) Reduced number of toes and development of hoof
How were the teeth of modern equids adapted compared to their ancestors?
a) Smaller and less enamel
b) Sharper for hunting prey
c) Larger and with more enamel
d) No significant change in tooth structure
c) Larger and with more enamel