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Chapter 21, Problem 1IQ
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To determine: The relationship in the figure if the difference in beak shape was affected by an environmental factor and not by genetic differences.
Introduction: The theory of evolution by natural selection was proposed by Charles Darwin. According to this theory, the population should have a
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Ch. 21.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 21.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 21.2 - Prob. 1LOCh. 21.2 - Distinguish between demonstrating that evolution...Ch. 21.3 - Contrast the processes of artificial and natural...Ch. 21.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 21.4 - Prob. 1LOCh. 21.4 - Prob. 2LOCh. 21.4 - Prob. 3LOCh. 21.5 - Explain the evolutionary significance of...
Ch. 21.5 - Prob. 2LOCh. 21.6 - Prob. 1LOCh. 21.6 - Prob. 2LOCh. 21.7 - Characterize the criticisms of evolutionary theory...Ch. 21.7 - Prob. 2LOCh. 21 - Suppose that a male with a beak depth of 10 mm...Ch. 21 - Prob. 1IQCh. 21 - Prob. 2IQCh. 21 - Prob. 3IQCh. 21 - Why might the evolutionary line leading to...Ch. 21 - Artificial selection is different from natural...Ch. 21 - Gaps in the fossil record a. demonstrate our...Ch. 21 - The evolution of modern horses (Equus) is best...Ch. 21 - Homologous structures a. are structures in two or...Ch. 21 - Convergent evolution a. is an example of...Ch. 21 - Prob. 6UCh. 21 - The possession of fine fur in 5-month human...Ch. 21 - In Darwins finches, a. occurrence of wet and dry...Ch. 21 - Prob. 2ACh. 21 - Convergent evolution is often seen among species...Ch. 21 - What conditions are necessary for evolution by...Ch. 21 - Explain how data shown in figure 21.2a and b...Ch. 21 - Prob. 3SCh. 21 - Refer to figure 21.5, artificial selection in the...Ch. 21 - The ancestor of horses was a small, many-toed...
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- Does Figure 6.5(C) use relative fitness or absolute fitness of the horned lizards in calculating the fitness function? How can you tell from the graph?arrow_forwardBriefly describe how observing beak sizes in finches before and after a drought in the Galapagos provides evidence for evolution. Meant to be a short answer like 4 sentences or so is greatarrow_forwardThe horizontal and vertical axes of a sonogram indicate what aspects of a bird’s vocalization?arrow_forward
- Birds that do not receive adequate nutrition during development sing less often and for shorter periods of time as adult birds. Which BEST describes the outcome of nutritional stress in these songbirds? a They are less likely to obtain good nesting sites. b They are less likely to find adequate food supplies. c They are less likely to attract mates and pass on their genes. d They are less likely to ward off predators.arrow_forwardWhat is the primary physical feature in which the species of finches differ?arrow_forwardIs this evolutionary conservation of the pecten structure evidence that natural selection might be maintaining the pecten in its present form in many bird species? Is this theory one that suggests the pecten has a significant adaptive function in birds? Do you believe that experiments might be useful in determining the adaptive function of the pecten if it indeed serves an adaptive function? Outline a simple experiment to see whether the presence of a pecten in the bird's eye is an adaptation.arrow_forward
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