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Evolution 15 The Big Idea The theory of natural selection explains evolution and the diversity of life. Main Idea #1 Charles Darwin developed a theory of evolution based…

Evidence for Evolution Direct Observation Fossil Record Homology Biogeography Application of Information Graph the data found in the table Examine the graph and hypothesize…

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Chapter 13 Competition Modes of Competition Interference vs. exploitation: Direct aggressive interaction between individuals Using up resource Intraspecific: Competition…

Species evolve with significantly different morphological and behavioural traits due to genetic drift and other selective pressures. Example â Homologous features such as…