The Fossil Record and Evolution
Students investigate how the fossil record provides evidence for macroevolution and the diversification of life. They will analyse morphological changes in key fossil groups over geological time.
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Students investigate how the fossil record provides evidence for macroevolution and the diversification of life. They will analyse morphological changes in key fossil groups over geological time.
Key Questions
- How do exceptional preservation sites inform our understanding of past life?
- What drives morphological change in marine invertebrates?
- How can microfossils be used in biostratigraphy?
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