Macroevolutionary Patterns
Students will examine large-scale evolutionary patterns such as adaptive radiation, coevolution, and mass extinctions.
Key Questions
- Explain how adaptive radiation leads to increased biodiversity.
- Analyze the reciprocal evolutionary changes observed in coevolutionary relationships.
- Assess the impact of mass extinction events on the history of life on Earth.
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