Evolution Cards
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Fossil
The remains or physical evidence of an organism preserved by geological processes.
Fossil Record
A timeline of life made by scientist who study fossils.
Adaption
A characteristic that improves the chances of survival and reproduction.
Species
A group of organisms that are closely related and can mate to produce fertile offspring.
Theory of Evolution
The process in which populations change over generations through Natural Selection and mutations.
Charles Darwin
He founded Natural Selection.
Theory of Natural Selection
Charles Darwin was the one who founded it and it is kind of how an organism survives like its adaptions.
Mutation
Mistakes during DNA replication can cause changes in organisms.
Speciation
The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.
Primate
A group of mammals that includes humans, apes, and monkeys.
Hominids
Group of primates that includes humans and their human-like ancestors.
Bipedalism
Walking on two legs. Characteristic of all hominids.
Neanderthals
Lived in Europe, went extinct around 30,000 years ago.
Homo Sapiens
Humans, first appeared in Africa between 100,000 and 160,000 years ago. These species can still be found today!