Evolutionary Evidence Fossil record Comparative anatomy Comparative Embryology Comparative Biochemistry Geographic distribution
Fossil Record Remains of once living organisms. Found in sedimentary rock. Simpler forms of life at bottom. Limited: Type of material preserved (bone, shell, impressions, amber) Incomplete record Easily disrupted
Comparative Anatomy Homologous structures Vestigial structures
Homologous Structures
Vestigial Structures Human Salamander, Whale, Boa Functional limb on salamander is probably Similar to the limb of common ancestor.
Comparative Embryology (Early 1800’s) 2006 UCBerkeley
Chick Embryo vs. Human Notice the human embryo has gill slits. 2006 UCBerkeley Notice the human embryo has gill slits.
Comparative Biochemistry Similar DNA Sequences Similar Gene segments of the DNA Code for similar traits in closely related species
Similar DNA In Organisms DNA Sequencing- 0.1% difference between any person. - 1.5% between human and chimp. . 2006 UCBerkeley