Evolutionary Change and Biodiversity · Evolution

Speciation and Macroevolution

Examining the mechanisms that lead to the formation of new species and large-scale changes.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does geographic isolation lead to the divergence of gene pools?
  2. 2What is the difference between gradualism and punctuated equilibrium in the evolutionary record?
  3. 3How do mass extinction events pave the way for adaptive radiation?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S12U33AC9S12U34
Year: Year 12
Subject: Biology
Unit: Evolutionary Change and Biodiversity
Period: Evolution

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