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science

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What does erolution refer to in biology

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The procen by which living species howe diversified since the origan of life on earth

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Definition of Evolution

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The proces by which different kiuols of living organisms have developed

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Evidence of Evolution

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Fossils
Comparater anatomy
Genes
Geography
Embryology

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Homologues structures

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Same basics Truter controlled by particok inherted genes e.g. foot bones horse similar

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Analogous structures

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Not all structures are homologous. some are similar but olifferent genes involved e.g. sharks’ dolphins (fin/body/shape)

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Fossils

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Preserved evidence in rocks or soils of organism that once existed on earth

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Palaeontolgy

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stuoly of past life especially fossils

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What are fossils

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Hard objects such as skeletons, shells, teeth and wood.

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Oldest Fossils

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Found in the oldest rocks at depth

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Comparative Anatomy

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Study of body stricta of different species of animal in order to understand changes e.g. human bat radius ulna humerus
Phalanges

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