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Naddika [18.5K]
2 years ago
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List and briefly describe each of the 4 types of evidence that support evolution

Biology
1 answer:
tiny-mole [99]2 years ago
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Answer

  • Anatomy Species may share similar physical features because the feature was present in a common ancestor <u><em>(homologous structures)</em></u>.
  • Molecular biology DNA and the genetic code reflect the shared ancestry of life.
  • Biogeography The global distribution of organisms and the unique features of island species reflect evolution and geological change.
  • Fossils Fossils document the existence of now-extinct past species that are related to present-day species.
  • <u><em>Direct observation</em></u> We can directly observe small-scale evolution in organisms with short lifecycles <u><em>(e.g., pesticide-resistant insects)</em></u>.
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