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Evidence for Evolution

Description

Evidence for Evolution

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Subject

Science

Level

7th Grade

Created

04/25/2008

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Term

Evolution

Definition

The gradual change in a species over time.

Term

Homologous
Stuructures

Definition

Body parts that are structurally similar in related species; provide evidence that the structures were inherited from a common ancestor.

Term

Branching Tree

Definition

A diagram that shows how scientists think different groups of organisms are related.
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Term

Fossil

Definition

Ancient remains of organisms.

Term

Fossil Record

Definition

The millions of fossils that scientists have collected.