1.
FOSSIL RECORD
- Fossils show how life has changed over time. In older rocks, we find
simple life forms, while newer rocks have more complex ones. Some
fossils, like Archaeopteryx, show a mix of features from two different
groups, such as dinosaurs and birds, helping us see how one group
slowly evolved into another.
2. HOMOLOGOUS STRUCTURES
- These are body parts that are similar in structure across different
species, suggesting a common ancestor. For example, the limbs of
humans, whales, bats, and birds all have similar bone structures,
indicating they evolved from a common vertebrate ancestor.
3. EMBRYOLOGY
- Early stages of development in different species often look very similar.
For example, vertebrate embryos (like those of humans, chickens, and
fish) share common features such as gill slits, pointing to a shared
evolutionary origin.
4. GENETIC EVIDENCE
- DNA analysis shows that species with common ancestors share
similarities in their genetic material. For example, humans share about
98% of their DNA with chimpanzees, indicating a close evolutionary
relationship.
5. BIOGEOGRAPHY
- The geographic distribution of species supports evolution. Species on
islands often closely resemble species on the nearest mainland,
suggesting they evolved from a common ancestor and adapted to their
environments over time. Darwin's observations of finches on the
Galápagos Islands are a classic example.
- Provide clues about how species are related to each other.
5 EVIDENCES OF EVOLUTION
Submitted by :
Moana Marie R. Avenir
STEM F - Krypton
Submitted to :
Ms. Maharlika Suficiencia Fiel
