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These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions related to evolution as discussed in Dr. Stephanie Abramovich's lecture.
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Evolution
A heritable change in one or more characteristics of a population from one generation to the next.
Uniformitarianism
The hypothesis that slow geological processes can lead to substantial change over time.
Catastrophism
The theory that Earth’s geological features were shaped by sudden, short-lived, and catastrophic events.
Natural Selection
The process where individuals with favorable inherited traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Descent with modification
The principle that existing species are derived from pre-existing species with changes over time.
Paleontology
The study of fossils.
Artificial Selection
The process by which humans selectively breed plants and animals for desired traits.
Variation
Differences among individuals within a population that can be heritable.
Adaptive Radiation
The evolution of different species from a common ancestor to adapt to various environments.
Selective Pressure
Forces that influence whether a trait is beneficial, leading to differential survival and reproduction.