Evolution

Front

What do we call structures that no longer perform their original function?

Back

Vestigial Structure

Front

What do you call different structures with a similar function but NO common ancestor?

Back

Analogous Structure

Front

Which idea is supported by Darwin’s observation of local variation among tortoises in the Galápagos Islands?

Back

Adaptation

Front

What trait did Magda most likely inherit?

Back

Height

Front

Where do better adapted organisms survive to pass traits along to offspring?

Back

Natural Selection

Front

What is the process by which species change over time?

Back

Evolution

Front

What term describes the survival and reproduction of organisms best suited to their environment?

Back

Natural Selection

Front

What do we call structures that are similar due to shared ancestry?

Back

Homologous Structure

Front

What is the term for the gradual process of change in a species over time?

Back

Evolution

Front

What is the term for the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat?

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Biodiversity