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How does the fossil record support the scientific theory of evolution?
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What are the 4 broad categories of evidence used to support evolution?
The fossil record, computational genomics, vestigial genes/structures, biogeographical distribution of species, comparative anatomy, and direct observation
Where does the most evidence for evolution comes from?
The most compelling evidence, as well as the greatest amount of observational data to support the evolutionary model and aid in its refinement, comes from genetics and comparative genomics. The genomic record (the complete library of all sequenced genomes and the genes they contain) is by far the most complete record of evolution that we have at our disposal. Additionally, the fossil record can be used to test and verify hypotheses regarding timing of emergence, behaviours and morphology of ancestral forms.
What is fossil record?
The fossil record is the information about the fossils found in a particular location.
What provides evidence for evolution?
The fossil record, although not complete, provides a lot of evidence. There is also supporting evidence from geological studies, and the extensive human and nonhuman genome studies that are currently being done.
Describe three lines of evidence that support the theory of evolution Provide an example for each line of evidence you list?
Fossil Record the ordered array in which fossils appear within layers of sedimentary rocks. Comparative Anatomy comparison of body structures in different species, which give signs of common descent. Biogeography the geographical distribution of species.
What theory does the fossil record support?
It is generally thought to support the Theory of Evolution.
Is fossil record considered scientific theory?
Probably more in the line of many converging pieces of evidence in support of theory. Theory is explanation and fossils are just mineralized bones in the rock. which need and explanation. The fossil record supports the theory of evolution by natural selection and, some say, the theory of punctuated equilibrium.
Does the fossil record support the idea of evolution or the idea that God created each kind of plant and animal individually?
The Fossil Record supports the idea that God created each kind of plant and animal individually. The Fossil Record does not offer any evidence for evolution, because it reveals that God created insects, plants, humans and other living organisms.
What does the fossil record about the evolution of life on Earth?
years
Is the fossil record of evolution of a species usually complete?
Yes
What the fossil record reveal about the evolution of life on earth?
years
What does the fossil record reveal about the evolution of the life on Earth?
years
What do scientists use to study macro evolution?
The fossil record
What does the fossil record reveal about the evolution life on Earth?
years
What two major developments helped scientists explain the fossil record?
The principle of fossil succession and the theory of evolution have helped scientists explain the fossil record.
What do fossil forms of evolution show?
The transition of phyla of organisms over time. That is the great strength of the fossil record; evolution shown in the sedimentary rock.
What do scientist use often to study macro evolution?
The fossil record
