evolution Flashcards
1
Q
what is evolution?
A
the gradual change in species over time?
2
Q
what does evolution result in?
A
resulting in the formation of species over time and the exctinction of others
3
Q
who worked on the idea of evolution?
A
Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell
4
Q
what is the mechanism for evolution?
A
natural selection
5
Q
what kind of species are more likely to survive if an enviroment changes?
A
species with a lot of variation and carry many versions of the same genes
6
Q
what kind of species are more likley to die out if an enviromnet changes?
A
species that dont have much variation
