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Evidence for Evolution
Evidence for Evolution
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Science
7th Grade
04/25/2008

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Term

Evolution

Definition
The gradual change in a species over time.
Term
Homologous

Stuructures

Definition

Body parts that are structurally similar in related species; provide evidence that the structures were inherited from a common ancestor.

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Branching Tree
Definition

A diagram that shows how scientists think different groups of organisms are related.

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Fossil
Definition

Ancient remains of organisms.

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Fossil Record
Definition

The millions of fossils that scientists have collected.

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