Lesson 2.1: Evolution: Definition and Charles Darwin (part 2) Flashcards
1
Q
Who published the 1859 “On the Origin of Species”?
A
Charles Darwin
2
Q
What is evolution in the view of observations, findings and facts presented by many different disciplines?
A
a pattern
3
Q
What is evolution in the view of the mechanism brought about the patterns?
A
a process
4
Q
What principle of evolution suggests that body parts used more frequently become stronger and more developed; else, weaken deteriorate?
A
Use and disuse
5
Q
What principle of evolution suggests the acquisition of the strengthened traits from use and disuse?
A
Inheritance of acquired characteristics
6
Q
What do you call the inherited characteristics of organisms that give them advantage on survival and reproduction?
A
Adaptation
