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What does erolution refer to in biology
The procen by which living species howe diversified since the origan of life on earth
Definition of Evolution
The proces by which different kiuols of living organisms have developed
Evidence of Evolution
Fossils
Comparater anatomy
Genes
Geography
Embryology
Homologues structures
Same basics Truter controlled by particok inherted genes e.g. foot bones horse similar
Analogous structures
Not all structures are homologous. some are similar but olifferent genes involved e.g. sharks’ dolphins (fin/body/shape)
Fossils
Preserved evidence in rocks or soils of organism that once existed on earth
Palaeontolgy
stuoly of past life especially fossils
What are fossils
Hard objects such as skeletons, shells, teeth and wood.
Oldest Fossils
Found in the oldest rocks at depth
Comparative Anatomy
Study of body stricta of different species of animal in order to understand changes e.g. human bat radius ulna humerus
Phalanges