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Evidences of Evolution
Key Evidences of Evolution
Fossil evidence
Morphology similarities
Biochemical (molecular) similarities
Comparative Embryology
Bio-geographical comparison
Fossil Evidence
Fossils with similar structures among Mammals
Most mammals
(a) Canis (dog)
Cetaceans and even-toed ungulates
(b) Pakicetus
(c) Sus (pig)
(d) Odocoileus (deer)
Morphology Similarities
Morphology --- structures among organisms
Homologous structures
Show individual variations on a common anatomical theme.
These are seen in organisms that are closely related.
Example:
Forearm structures of organisms such as --- Human, cat, bat,
whale, crocodile
Homologous structures
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Carpals
Metacarpals
Phalanges
Human
Cat
Whale
Bat
Analogous Structures
Analogous structures
Have very different anatomies by similar functions. These
are seen in organisms that are not necessarily closely related,
but live in similar environments and have similar adaptations.
Examples:
Bird wing
Butterfly wing
Vestigial Structures
Vestigial structures
Anatomical remnants that were important in the organism’s
ancestors, but are no longer used in the same way.
Examples:
Appendix
Wisdom teeth
Little toe
Tailbone
Muscles for moving the ear
Body hair (human)
Biochemical (molecular) similarities
Two closely related species are more similar in DNA than
are more distantly related species
ACTTGCAATCAC
- Origin or Ancestor
ACTTGCTATCAC - organism 1
ACT/GCTATCAC - organism 2
Molecular biology can be used to assess evolutionary
kinship
Comparative Embryology
Pharyngeal
pouches
Post-anal
tail
Chick embryo (LM)
Human embryo
Bio-geographical Comparison
NORTH
AMERICA
Sugar
glider
AUSTRALIA
Flying
squirrel
“Evolving Understanding…” Work
Now that you have been introduced to the 5 key
evidences of evolution… Let’s continue the study…
Read the p1 (top ½) , pages 2 & 3, highlighting areas
to remember regarding the 5 different evidences of
evolution
Then answer Analysis questions (p1) #1-2 in your
notebook
AND copy the table (bottom of page 1) into your
notebook and fill in table in your own words
REFERENCE: ORCA book pp 377-421.
Fossil Study
Use the following to complete the Fossil study
page 4 of the packet
ORCA Book and Green handout
Fossil samples at lab stations
Fossil Microscopic Study
Microscopic work (Mini-lab 14.1 – p379 ORCA bk)
Use the Fossil Diatoms in containers at lab stations
Microscope and Slides, coverslips and Water, dropper
Draw sketch of the diatomaceous rock
Compare to pictures in Orca book (p379)
Answer questions p379 / handout