Evolution and Diversity of Life · Evolution

Macroevolutionary Patterns

Study of large scale evolutionary trends including mass extinctions and adaptive radiations.

Key Questions

  1. 1How have mass extinction events shaped the current biodiversity of the planet?
  2. 2Are we currently witnessing a sixth mass extinction caused by human activity?
  3. 3How does the fossil record reconcile with molecular evidence of evolution?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Macroevolution and Diversity - JC2
Level: JC 2
Subject: Biology
Unit: Evolution and Diversity of Life
Period: Evolution

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