lecture 1- descent with modifications I

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on evolution, natural selection, and evidence supporting evolutionary theory.

What is evolution commonly defined as?

Descent with modification.

What are the two levels of organization mentioned in the lecture?

Individual and population.

What is natural selection?

A process where selection pressure leads to adaptations in a population over generations.

What is the title of the book published by Charles Darwin in 1859?

On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.

What provides evidence for evolution over short time scales?

Observations of artificial selection.

What type of evolution did Darwin observe in Galapagos finches?

Adaptive radiation.

According to the lecture, how does evolution by natural selection affect populations?

It causes populations to change through time to better match their environment.

What did Darwin base his theory on?

Similarities and differences between living species and fossils, as well as different ecological roles.