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Evolution, Sympatric speciation occurs when a new species is formed…
Evolution
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Darwin's Theory
Darwin proposed that species can change over time, that new species come from pre-existing species, and that all species share a common ancestor.
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Agents of Change
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Mutations
Mutations are random changes in an organisms genetic code that may lead to the formation of a new allele. Most mutations, however, are harmful.
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Genetic Drift
Genetic drift is the random increase or decrease of the occurrence of an allele in a population. Genetic drift is the most evident in small populations.
The founder effect is a type of genetic drift that occurs when the organisms in the founding group have different allele frequencies from the population they left. The resulting offspring will reflect the genetic makeup of the founders.
A population bottleneck is another type of genetic drift that occurs when the population undergoes a dramatic decrease in size.
This may lead to the removal of some alleles from the gene pool if all the carriers of that allele were wiped out.
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Patterns of Evolution
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Convergent evolution
Convergent evolution describes two or more unrelated species that have adopted similar adaptations to their environment.
Parallel Evolution
Parallel evolution describes two or more species that have continued to evolve similar characteristics even after their divergence from a common ancestor.
Coevolution
Coevolution describes the evolution of one species in response to the evolution of another. Coevolution usually occurs in a predator-prey relationship.
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Speciation
Sympatric Speciation
Balanced polymorphism
It is an example of sympatric speciation that occurs when members of a population only interbreed with other members that share a certain allele (i.e. fur color). Eventually, the gene pool is altered to the point that a new species is formed.
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Allopatric Speciation
Occurs when a population is divided by a geographic barrier. With no interbreeding occurring between the members of the separated populations, the genetic makeup of the two groups gradually changes through successive generations so that if the barrier were to be removed they would no longer be able to reproduce together.
Reproductive Isolation
Pre-mating
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Gametic isolation
Gametic isolation occurs when the male gametes cannot survive in the mating environment long enough to fertilize the female.
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Evidence of Evolution
Fossil Record
The fossil record has revealed the extinction of certain species, the beginning of new species, and the evolution of other species.
Biogeography
Biogeography has revealed that organisms in similar environments around the world tend to acquire the same adaptations for their survival. There may be no rabbits in Australia, but the Australian wallaby resembles rabbits in many ways.
Embryology
Embryology has revealed that there are similar stages in development among related species. Most notable is the fact that gill slits and tails are found in fish, chicken, pig, and human embryos.
Comparative Anatomy
Homologous Structure
Homologous structures in the forelimbs of various vertebrates support the concept of a common ancestor.
Analogous Structure
Analogous structures in organisms that live in similar environments (like fins whales and fish) support the concept that the environment affects the development of organisms.
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Hardy Weinberg: The allele frequencies are represented by the letter p and q. The frequencies of both alleles add up to 100%.