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7 Cards in this Set
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Descent with Modification |
Darwin's initial phrase for the general process of evolution. |
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Artificial Selection |
The selective breeding of domesticated plants and animals to encourage the occurrence of desirable traits. |
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Homology |
Similarity in characteristics resulting from a shared ancestry. |
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Homologous Structures |
Structures in different species that are similar because of common ancestry. |
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Vestigial Organs |
A structure of marginal, if any, importance to an organism. Vestigial organs are historical remnants of structures that had important functions in ancestors. |
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Biogeography |
The study of the past and present distribution of species. |
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Endemic |
Referring to a species that is confined to a specific, relatively small geographic area. |
