Question

Give 4 ""combining evidence"" in favor of organic evolution.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Fossil record  

2. Comparative anatomy

3. Embryology

4. Biogeography  

Explanation:

Evolution is descent with modification. The organic evolution theory states that present complex life forms have evolved from the earlier (simpler) forms of life over time. Some of the most important pieces of evidence in support of the theory of organic evolution are:  

1. Fossil record: fossils are dead remains of past living organisms preserved in the rocks of the remote past. These fossils demonstrate the existence of past living organisms that are related to present-day organisms.  

2. Comparative anatomy refers to the study of similarities in the anatomy of different species, which provides direct evidence for identifying common ancestry between related species.

3. Embryology: the more recent the ancestor is that two species share, the greatest similarities in embryo structures and the more closely related the species are. In this regard, it is important to highlight that often homologous organs/structures (i.e., organs/structures descended from a common ancestor) can be observed only in embryos.

4. Biogeography refers to the spatial distribution of organisms and species. Species distribution reflects the evolutionary process when it is combined with geological change. For example, taxa that had already appeared before ​the separation of the continents are often distributed worldwide.