Abilities Evolution Took From Us

Abilities Evolution Took From Us

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses common misconceptions about evolution, emphasizing that natural selection doesn't always add traits but can also lead to their loss if they don't aid reproduction. It explores examples like the pineal eye, electroreception, and the Jacobson's organ, explaining how these traits were lost or evolved differently in various species due to changing environmental pressures and needs.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the reasons why certain traits, like electroreception, may disappear in species over time.

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What evidence suggests that the Jacobson's organ in humans is no longer functional?

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