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| The study of the structure of an organism |
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| the study of the functions an organism performs |
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| Tuna Fish, Sharks, Pengiuns, Dolphins and Seals are an example of: ________ evolution. Why? |
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| Convergent, because they all have streamlined body shapes that allows them to swim fast in waster. |
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| Convergence occurs because of: |
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| Small surface to volume ratio is good because: |
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| exchange with the environment is easy (eg. unicellular protists. |
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| Have a body only 2 layers thick, so aqueous environment can easily reach and exchange materials with every cell |
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| What are benefits of complex outer body forms? |
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1. Specialized outer covering (protect from predators)
2. Large muscles (enable rapid movement)
3. Internal digestive organs (break down food gradually therefore controlling release of stared energy)
4. Internal body fluid (lets animal maintain a stable internal environment while living in a variable external environment) |
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