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What are some species that have evolved different physical characteristics due to different environments?
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What is an analogous trait?
An analogous trait is a characteristic or similarity that evolved separately from a common ancestor, even if said trait serves the same function in different species. One example of this trait would be wings, which are common to birds, insects and bats, despite being very different creatures. Biologists tell us that these traits evolved in this way due to the prevalence of similar ecological environments where these specimens are found.
Why do scientists use physical characteristics instead of animal behavior to classify and group animals?
Scientists use physical characteristics instead of animal behaviour to classify and group animals because physical characteristics are more definable than behaviour. Behaviour within a group of animals varies a lot, even within a single species. However, common physical characteristics are much easier to find and understand, as well as making the evolutionary process easier to see and understand. "Evolution never suggests that one thing ever turned into another fundamentally different thing. Every new species or genus, (etc.) that ever evolved was just a modified version of whatever its ancestors were." Because of this, they group and classify animals to study this and better name them. Grouping animals by all having fur or being quadrapods is much easier and makes more sense than classifying an organism by "grooms others as show of affection". Animal behaviour is also subjective.
Why do birds have different types of feathers?
Because all birds live in different environments and weather conditions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birds feathers have evolved to serve a number of purposes, the most important of which are warmth and flight. The feathers need for warmth have to be small, soft and fluffy while the feathers needed for flight have to be large, strong and sleek.
Does a zebu chew its cud and does it have split hooves?
Yes, they're almost exactly like a common cow in their physiology. But they evolved in Southeast Asia and Africa; therefore they have developed different characteristics in response to their usage. They have humps (ask me why!), for example. You can learn all about them on my website, which you can find in my bio. I'm very happy to help you.
What did Darwin hypothesized about the different finches on the Galapagos islands all had a what?
they all evolved from one finch by natural selection.
What does a physical anthropologist investigate?
A physical anthropologist investigates the biological evolution and variation of humans, including topics such as skeletal anatomy, genetics, primatology, and forensic anthropology. They study how humans have adapted to different environments and how they have evolved over time.
Pollen and seeds evolved in response to what?
it evolved in response to dry land environments
What does Pollen and seeds evolved in response to?
it evolved in response to dry land environments
When similar characteristics in different organisms have evolved independently of one another is it called?
wieners.
Why are living things so different from each other?
Because they've all evolved adaptively to different environments and different roles in those environments. Perhaps a better explanation would be that God had a hand in the creation of everything and He likes lots of variety.
Why do monkeys and human look alike in some ways?
Monkeys and humans look alike in some ways because primates are monophyletic, meaning that they evolved from a common ancestor. Thus, although humans and monkeys have adapted to different environments, we have retained our common characteristics.
Why different life forms are found in different regions?
The continents were all joined at one time. when they drifted apart , they became different environments that creatures evolved differently to adapt to.
Which process would explain why organisms have different characteristics if they evolved from a common ancestor?
Asexual Reproduction :)
Why does the Kingdom Protista have four branches in an evolutionary tree?
The four different branches evolved at different times, but have the same characteristics.
Why are there so many different animals?
because over time certain organisms have evolved and adapted to their ever changing environments. also speciation occurs.
Why do some Caribbean islands lack lizard species?
many species have evolved and since different types of lizards demand different environments they may have migrated through time to other islands
What shows which characteristics organisms share and when they evolved?
branching diagram
