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What theory has been used to explain the pattern of rapid evolution that often occurs after a mass extinction event?
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The theory of rapid evolution rather than over a very long time.
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Occurs when species that were similar become increasingly distinct?
Divergent evolution:)
Why are fossils of intermediate life forms likely to be rare if the pattern of punctuated equilibrium explains how evolution occurs?
Intermediate species forms, yes. A the taxa level, no. Still, not all taxa evidence is supportive of punctuation and stasis. Punctuated equilibrium is only one explanation of how evolution occurs in some species, not all species. The little shellies evidence gradualist processes very well.
What is evolution that occurs in short rapid bursts?
Punctuated equilibrium
How do you explain condensation to children?
It occurs when air gets warmer
Does convergent evolution result in speciation?
All evolution that results in increasing genetic divergence between subpopulations may result in speciation. That includes convergent evolution: convergence occurs at the phenotypical level, not at the genetic level.
How do you know if an animal is extinct?
Extinction of a particular animal species occurs when there are no more individuals of that species alive anywhere in the world. The process of extinction is a natural part of evolution.
The smallest unit in which evolution occurs is?
The smallest unit in which evolution occurs is a population.
What question did both Lamarck and Darwin try to answer with their theories of evolution?
What is the mechanism that causes evolution. Both knew evolution occurred and occurs but did not know how or why. Lamark's " desire to evolve " and " acquired characteristics " failed to explain evolution. Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection was the better explanation.
According to evolution evolution generally occurs when?
Evolution occurs when life forms reproduce with genetic variation of inherited traits, within an environment with a limited carrying capacity (which is basically all environments). In other words, evolution happens where life as we know it exists.
What is the extinction level event of Yellowstone caldera?
An eruption of the Yellowstone caldera occurs it will likely be an extinction level event.
What three items do evolutionists disagree about?
One is that evolution occurs gradually and consistently.The other is that evolution occurs as a result of competition for 'niches'
Is evolution closely related to DNA?
Yes; changes in DNA are the vehicle by which evolution occurs.
Does evolution occur in individuals or in population?
Evolution occurs in population not in an individual.
Occurs when species that were similar become increasingly distinct?
Divergent evolution:)
Is it true habitat extinction only occurs in rain forests?
False
What isn't a way reproductive isolation occurs?
extinction of one species?
Why are fossils of intermediate life forms likely to be rare if the pattern of punctuated equilibrium explains how evolution occurs?
Intermediate species forms, yes. A the taxa level, no. Still, not all taxa evidence is supportive of punctuation and stasis. Punctuated equilibrium is only one explanation of how evolution occurs in some species, not all species. The little shellies evidence gradualist processes very well.
