Evolution Par 1-Natural Slection Portion (5 flashcards)
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What is Origin of Species Hypothesis I, and why was it wrong?
Aristotle believed all plants and animals had been placed on the earth at its beginning and none have ever changed. It was wrong because experiments showed that living organisms only come from other living organisms, not from non-living matter.
What is Lamarck’s Theory of Evolution?
Law of Use and Disuse
Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics
What is Darwin’s Theory of Evolution?
Evolution happens because of natural selection
What is Natural Selection?
Natural Selection is a phenomenon occurring in the natural world where organisms processing traits that are highly suited to their environment have a greater likelihood of survival and a higher rate of reproductive success.
What are the 4 factors necessary for natural selection to occur?
Struggle for survival
Inheritable variation
Variation of fitness
Lots of time