1. Lizard Evolution

2. Speciation
Islands of the Caribbean are home to about 150 species of anole lizards.
Genus Anolis
Why are there so many species of anoles?
How did they evolve?

3. Learning Objective
Learn to carefully measure specific traits of anole lizards.
Using the data, determine the range of differences among different species of anoles and to think about whether and how the differences might represent adaptations resulting from natural selection.

4. The Phylogenetic Tree of Anole Lizards
Lizard-Evolution-Virtual-Lab-Student-Worksheet.pdf

5. Virtual Lab
To begin you need to use the tutorials to become familiar with how the site works.
Tutorials
Click on Module 1: Ecomorphs
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