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Evolution

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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4 basis of natural selection

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1) heritable variation 2) competition for resources 3) reproductive success varies 4) organisms adapt with environment

#2
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Mechanisms for modification

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Gene variation Pressure at individual level

#3
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Gene

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Unit of heredity Passed from partner to offspring

#4
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Genetic fitness

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Individuals ability to reproduce relative to others. More for= ability to spread more genes

#5
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Adaptation

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Evolve trait better visited to environment. Result of natural selection.

#6
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Traits between two species link them together. Share a common ancestor

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Transitional species

#7
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Linked fish and amphibians

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Tetrapods

#8
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Similar structures inherited from common ancestor

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Homologous structures

#9
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Similar structures Originated independently

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Analogous structures

#10
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Structure important for ancestor Remains in derived species

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Vestigial structures

#11
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Antibiotic resistant bacteria

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Staphylococcus aureus Penicillin and methicillin resistant

#12
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Biogeographic evidence

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Similarities in global strata All continents were connected and split apart

#13
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Marsupials in Australia

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Egg laying- marsupial pouch- placenta Placental mammals outcompeted marsupials in South America.

#14
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Species definition

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Group of same kind of organism in a population May breed to produce viable offspring Do not breed with other kinds

#15
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Speciation

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Formation of two species from one

#16
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Allopathic speciation

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Geographic isolation. Physical barrier Adaptive radiation

#17
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Sympatric specidtion

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Within same area Gene flow Sexual selection Habitat differentiation

#18
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Gene flow types

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Polyploidy: >2 chromosome copies Autopolyploid: cell division error. Tetraploid cells. Self pollination Allopolyploid: Asexual reproduction. Interbreeding with sterile hybrids.

#19
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Pre-zygotic barriers

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Temporal Habitat Behavioral Mechanical Gametic

#20
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Habitat isolation

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Pre zygotic Limit mating 2 species with 2 habitats within same area. Rare encounters

#21
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Temporal isolation

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Pre-zygotic prevents mating Seasonal breeding.

#22
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Behavioral isolation

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Pre-zygotic Prevents mating Specific mating rituals

#23
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Mechanical isolation

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Pre-zygotic prevents fertilization Mismatched anatomy prevents fertilization

#24
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Gametic isolation

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Pre-zygotic prevents fertilization Morphology of sperm or biochemical barrier.