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How did the continental shift theory affect evolution?
The ultimate allopatric ( geographic ) speciation. If you had a population of quite similar organisms in a area that split the population into two or more populations when continental drift occurred you would have different mutations and changing environments putting selective pressure on two or more populations now.
Where is there evidence that some species of organisms moved from one continent to another?
Evidence of species moving from one continent to another can be found in the fossil record, where similar species are discovered on now-separated continents, such as the presence of Mesosaurus fossils in both South America and Africa. Additionally, the distribution of living species, such as the lemurs of Madagascar, suggests historical land connections. Genetic studies also reveal similarities among populations that indicate past migrations facilitated by land bridges or continental drift. Lastly, geological events like plate tectonics have shaped the movement of continents, leading to the dispersal of organisms.
What is Animal life that is floating or drifting?
Plankton are organisms that float or drift in the water column, ranging from tiny bacteria to larger organisms like jellyfish. They play a crucial role in aquatic food chains by serving as a vital food source for many marine animals. Plankton are divided into two main groups: phytoplankton (plant-like organisms) and zooplankton (animal-like organisms).
What group of animals is a drift?
A group of animals that move together is called a drift. They may move or float in unison, such as a drift of fish or a drift of sea turtles.
How did animals move from one continent to another?
Millions of years all of the continents were all combined into one super continent called Pangea, but because of convection currents in the mantle, continental plates began to break up. So animals that lived on plate borders were separated onto different continents. But if you are talking about present day animals they were probably shipped by humans for numerous reasons. If it is birds and fish you are talking about they simple swim or fly there during their migration.
How do organisms get where they live?
continental drift
How has Continental drift affected organism that's are alive today?
Organisms become widely sperated, their genetic makeup may change in different ways.
What natural forces affected the changes to Pangaea?
Continental Drift
Which organisms drift with the ocean's current?
Organisms that drift with the ocean's currents include plankton, jellyfish, and larvae of marine organisms. These organisms rely on ocean currents for transportation, dispersal, and feeding opportunities as they move through the water column.
How did continental drift affect pengea?
it affected it because the land got separated
How did continental drift affect the locations of different organisms?
Continental drift is the theory that the continents were once together. Fossils provide evidence that animals in different continents were once in the same location. For example, fossils of triolobites (prehistoric animals) are found in South America and in Africa. Some explorers thought that there was a land bridge that animals crawled on that crosses the ocean but their thinking is not logical because if there was a land bridge there is not a way for it to even form do to the horrific waves in the ocean. Therefore continental drift is a logical theory.
What is the very slow movement of the continents is called?
Continental Drift
When you right continental drift does it have to be capitalized?
No, only Continental Drift Theory.
Can a cyclone create continental drift?
No; continental drift is a geological process.
How has the continental drift affect the distribution of species?
One factor that has affected how species are distributed is the motion of Earth's continents.
How has the continental drift affected the shape and position of Australia in 250 million years?
The continental drift has affected Australia along with every other continent. 250 million years ago all the continents were one called Pangea. Australia has slowly migrated and driffted north ever since.
What does provide evidence for continental drift?
Is there a list? Continental drift is real, so religious fanatics don't provide evidence for continental drift.
