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Title Box 1: What is the theory of
evolution?
Organisms change over time Based on concepts of genetic variation and natural selection Passing on of successful adaptations (inherited physical or behaviors) from parent to offspring
Title Box 2: What is the fossil record?
Evidence for common ancestor
Show that ancient species share similarities with species that now live on Earth.
Glyptodont
Armadillo
Title Box 3: What are homologous
structures?
Anatomically similar structures inherited from a common ancestor
These structures can be similar in arrangement and/or function.
Title Box 4: What is comparative
embryology?
Embryo: earliest stage of growth and development
Similar embryo development suggest common ancestor
Title Box 5: What biochemical
evidence exists ?
• Looking at similarities in amino acids and other molecules you can see evidence for a common ancestor