Discuss the various evidences which show that evolution has taken place.

      

Discuss the various evidences which show that evolution has taken place.

  

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-Comparative anatomy;members of a phykum/group show similarities;organisms have similar structures performing the same function for example digestive system, urinary system.
-The pentadactyl limb.
-Analogous structures/different structures performing the same function.for example ,wings of insects.
-Fossil records/palaeontology;these are remains of organisms preserved in naturally occurring materials for many years;They show morphological changes of organisms over a long period of time for example skull of a man.
-Comparative anatomy;Vertebrate embryos are morphologically similar; suggesting that the organisms have a common origin.
-Geographical distribution; present continents are thought to have been a large land mass joined together; As a result of continental drift;isolation occurred bringing about different patterns of evolution.
-Comparative serology/comparative physiology; blood groups/rhesus factor.Antigen antibody reactions;reveal same relationship among common ancestry.
Belan answered the question on February 15, 2019 at 12:06


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