Species were fixed and organized them on a scale of increasing complexity
Scala Naturae
Old Testament's idea of species being individually designed by God
Scala Naturae
Species Classification & Binomial Nomenclature
Carolus Linnaeus
What year did scientists saw evidence of divine design in well-suited organisms to their environments
1700s
Introduced a binomial system for naming species and developed a nested classification system, grouping similar species into increasingly inclusive categories.
Carolus Linnaeus
What are the components of scientific name?
Genus & species
Who challenged Aristotle & Linnaeus' ideas by arguing organizing living things based on how closely related they are in terms of evolution?
Darwin
Use and Disuses & Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics are under what theory?
Lamarckian Theory of Evolution
Body parts that are used extensively become stronger, while those not used deteriorate.
Use and Disuse
Organisms can pass modifications acquired during their lifetime to their offspring
InheritanceofAcquired Characteristics
Malaysian Orchid Mantis' scientific name
Hymenopus coronatus
3 broad observations from orchid mantis and its close relatives that led Darwin to - Evolution
Organisms are well suited for life in their environments, many shared characteristics of life, the rich diversity of life
A process where species accumulate differences from their ancestors as they adapt to different environments over time
Evolution
Can also be defined as a change in the genetic composition of a population from generation to generation
Evolution
At ___, Darwin became the protege of ______, a botany professor
Cambridge, John Henslow
After Darwin graduated, Henslow recommended him to _____, who was readying the survey ship _____ For a voyage arund the world.
Captain Robert FitzRoy, HMS Beagle
Beaks: specialized in eating insects; specialized in eating fruits
Skinny Beak; Sharp Beak
What are the mechanisms of evolution?
Artificial Selection, Natural Selection, and Adaptation