What led Darwin to believe that organisms originate from a common ancestor?
Use the concept of natural selection to explain why organisms typically adapt over time.
Explain how the concept of the “survival of the fittest” relates to the theory of evolution.
Darwin thought the birds he collected from the Galapagos were different types of birds, but he learned that they were different types of finches that each came from a different island in the Galapagos. What was the significance of that discovery?
What discovery led Darwin to develop his theories on adaptation?
In what year was On the Origin of Species published?
What is the purpose of hibernation?
What are the five categories of adaptations?
How does competition for resources lead to adaptations?
Sponges produce structures called gemmules, which are hard outer coatings protecting a reproductive bud during times of drought. What type of adaptation is this?
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