Chp. 17 Evolution

An inherited characteristic that increases an organism's ability to survive & reproduce is

Biogeography is the study of

Darwin’s concept of natural selection was not influenced by

Darwin noted that different species were found in similar environments on different continents.

Peppered moths vary in color from light gray to black. In an area without factories, we expect

The large ground finch obtains food by cracking seeds. Its short, strong beak is an example of

Species that have evolved from a common ancestor should have certain characteristics in common.

A bird's wings are homologous to

Structures shared by organisms that come from a common ancestor are called

The wings of bats and forelimbs of cats are vestigial structures.

Which of these would an animal breeder use to increase the number of cows giving the most milk?

In a muddy pool, light-colored fish are more likely to be eaten than dark fish. Dark color is

Both bats and mosquitoes have wings. Wings are an example of

What would be a favorable trait for a rabbit trying to avoid predators in a snowy environment?

In natural selection, humans select the variations of traits to be passed down to offspring.

Body parts that have little/no purpose are called

In Darwin's time, many people thought Earth was formed just a few thousand years ago.

Farmers that artificially select organisms for breeding look for

Body parts that are used for the same function but are NOT the same structure are called

According to your textbook, Darwin's theory of evolution is supported by

Evidence for evolution only occurs in the fossil record.

In addition to living species, Darwin studied the preserved remains of ancient organisms called

How well an organism survives and reproduces in its environment can be described as its

Which of the following does NOT provide evidence for evolution?

Which is NOT part of Darwin's theory of evolution?