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Macro-/Microevolution

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1 Macro-/Microevolution
Macroevolution 1. Large-scale changes in gene frequencies 2. Longer time period 3. At/above level of species 4. Extended microevolution 5. Not directly observed 6. Fossil Evidence 7. More controversial 8. Eg reptiles  birds Microevolution 1. Small-scale changes in gene frequencies 2. Few generations 3. Within species / population 4. small evolutionary changes 5. Observable 6. Experimental evidence 7. Less controversial 8. Eg Bacterial resistance to antibiotics Macro-/Microevolution

2 Macro- / Microevolution

3 Microevolution – dog breeds
Bred for certain traits Changes in size, shape, and color—or minor genetic alterations NOT macroevolution (adaptative)  Microevolution – dog breeds

4 Patterns of Macroevolution
Species Unrelated Related Intense environmental pressure Inter-relationships Similar environments Small populations Different environments Convergent evolution Punctuated equilibrium Adaptive radiation Coevolution Extinction

5 These are theories/models of evolution
A. Adaptive Radiation (divergence) B. Convergent Evolution C. Coevolution D. Gradualism E. Punctuated Equilibrium F. Mass Extinctions Patterns of Evolution

6 Patterns of Evolution


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