AKS10/11 Patterns of Evolution

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Divergent Evolution

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Process where related species evolve different traits.

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Gradualism

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Slow and steady evolutionary change.

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Relative Dating

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Determining age of fossils by rock layer.

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Phylogenetic Tree

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Diagram showing evolutionary relationships.

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Coevolution

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Mutual evolutionary influence between species.

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Convergent Evolution

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Unrelated species evolve similar traits.

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Cladogram

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Diagram showing evolutionary branching.

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Punctuated Equilibrium

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Rapid evolution followed by stability.

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Adaptive Radiation

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Diversification of species into new forms.