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Evolution In this essay I will talk about the theory of evolution. The term evolution means a gradual change over time. There are two types of evolution. The first is geologic evolution, which is the very slow change of the earth over a long period of time. The second is organic evolution, which is the slow process by which species change over a long period of time. The fossil record is basically the history of life based on fossils found. A fossil is the remains of an organism that lived at an earlier time. When insects are found they usually are surrounded by amber. Amber is a yellow, sticky substance that hardens over a period of time. When an insect get stuck in the amber, it hardens and it is preserved. Petrifaction is when the remains of an organism is turned to stone. Some fossils are petrified replicas of the first one. Sedimentation is when any organism that has turned into a fossil, becomes sedimentary rock and becomes a part of a layer on the earth. The youngest fossils would be found at the top layer, and the oldest fossils would be found at the lowest layer. Imprints are impressions made on the ground by an organism. The imprint may remain if the surface turns into rock. A mold is a hollow rock that has the remains of an organism inside it. The cast comes from hardened minerals, that forms a copy of the original organism. Comparative anatomy is the study of structural similarities and differences among living things. It offers evidence that species have evolutionary relationships. Homologous structures are parts of organisms that have similar structures and similar embryological development, but have different forms and functions. For example, a human hand is used for grabbing things, while a cats limb is used for walking. Comparative cytology is when cell organs, like the cell membrane, ribosomes, mitochondria, are similar in organisms of all types. Comparative embryology is that comparison of different species while they are still in embryological form. This can provide evidence of evolution... This is ONLY a preview of the article. If you would like to view the entire document, you must subscribe to Digital Term Papers. Please register below now! Digital Term Papers has over 63,000 essays, term papers, and book notes online. Many paper sites will charge you hundreds of dollars for a single paper. Digital Term Papers only charges $14.95 for a one month membership with instant account activation! Don't waste anymore time! Join NOW!!!
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