Evolution and the Diversity of Life · Evolution

The Fossil Record and Comparative Anatomy

Evaluating the physical evidence for macroevolutionary changes over geological time.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do homologous structures provide evidence for common descent?
  2. 2What are the limitations of using the fossil record to reconstruct the history of life?
  3. 3How does biogeography explain the distribution of similar species across different continents?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Evolution - JC1
Level: JC 1
Subject: Biology
Unit: Evolution and the Diversity of Life
Period: Evolution

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