A Key Characteristic of Evolutionary Change Is That It Is

question 82

Multiple Choice

A key characteristic of evolutionary change is that it is

• A)widespread.
• B)unexpected.
• C)short-lived.
• D)dramatic.
• E)narrowly focused.

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Definitions:

Fossil Stromatolites

Ancient, layered bio-chemical structures created by the trapping, binding, and calcification of sedimentary grains by microbial mats of microorganisms, especially cyanobacteria, indicative of early life on Earth.

Cells

Basic structural, functional, and biological units of all living organisms, consisting of a nucleus and cytoplasm enclosed in a membrane.

Mesozoic Era

Span of geologic time commonly known as the Age of Reptiles; divided into Triassic (252–201 mya), Jurassic (201–145 mya), and Cretaceous (145–66 mya) periods; ended with the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and many other species.

Dominant Life Form

The prevailing organisms in a particular ecosystem, characterized by their extensive presence and influence on that environment.