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Natural Selection
Natural selection is the process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce
than other members of the same species.
Natural selection relies on a number of key factors:
Evidence for Evolution
Evolution is supported by 3 main areas:
Type of Evidence Description Diagram
Types of Evolution
Microevolution evolution that occurs within the species level; results from genetic variation and natural selection within a population
antibiotic resistance
pesticide resistance
Macroevolution evolution that occurs between different species; focuses on how diverse groups of organisms change
convergent evolution two species evolve similarly (e.g. body shape of dolphins and sharks)
divergent evolution when a group from a specific population develops into a new species (e.g. humans and monkeys)
adaptive radiation a group of species adapt separately to environments
speciation formation of a new species
geographic isolation physical barrier divides a population, results in individuals that cannot mate, leads to a new species
reproductive isolation genetic mutation or behavioral change that prevents mating between related species