The theory of biological evolution

This video will be used as a summary for a better undestanding of the evolution of species according to Mr. Darwin´s first conclusions. 

Watch the video and answer the questions below.

     

QUESTIONS.

1. What are the two very bold claims about living creatures of the theory of biological evolution?

2. What group of organisms are we using as an example to prove the theory of biological evolution to be true? 

3. What does comparative anatomy do?

4. Give 4 examples, at least, showing evidence that Cetaceans are mammals and not fish. 

5. What is a leftover from the evolutionary history? Give an example in Cetaceans.

6. What does an early fetus of a dolphin and a puppy have in common? 

7. Where is the blowhole of Basilosaurid whale according to fossil evidences? 

8. What is the closest genetic match to a modern whale and what does it mean? 

9. What is the most surprising feature that whales and hippos share? 

10. What bones in the forelimb of bats have been tremendously elongated within evolution?

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