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| -Change of allele frequencies in a population over time |
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| -The process by which evolution occurs |
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-Group of interbreeding organisms at the same time and place
-Evolution does not occur at the individual level!!! |
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-Influenced by others
-Combined travel & OBSERVATION |
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-Change in DNA
-Caused by mutagens or random |
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| -Random changes in allele frequency |
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-Sharing of genetic information
-Essential to diversity |
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| Rules for Natural Selection |
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1. Variation for a trait
2. Variation must be inheritable
3. Differential reproductive success
Species produce excess numbers
Competition
Some are more successful or FIT |
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| -Features of organisms that allow them better survival |
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| -Producing cows with higher milk production |
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| -Selective pressure on fish |
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| -Evaluate amount of certain radioactive isotopes present in fossils |
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| -broke apart in Mesozoic era |
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| -Distribution patterns of living organisms |
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-Eye sockets with no eyes in cave fish
-Molars in vampire bats
-Pelvic bones in whales and pythons |
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