7.2 Evidence for evolution

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7.2 evidence for evolution

Direct or indirect

Direct evidence

- Evidence of evolution in which we can see the process at work

- Physiological adaptations.

Indirect evidence --> Most evidence

- Evidence of evolution in which only signs and results are shown, not the process.

- Comparing fossils

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What is an example of direct evidence for evolution?

1. Different kinds of animals having the same anatomy
2. Fossils

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These organs are

1. Homologous
2. Analogous
3. Vestigial

Birds and butterflies both have wings. Are these wings homologous or analogous structures?

1. Homologous
2. Analogous

Vestigial structures can best be defined as structures that _____.

1. are functional
2. will become functional
3. are no longer functional
4. No answer is correct.