Evidence for Evolution Discussion

There are innumerable pieces of evidence for proving the fact of evolution. Recently we covered dozens in our readings and lecture. You can also think about something you’ve always wondered about like, why can’t you hear elephant steps? Why was I born without my wisdom teeth? Why do zebras have stripes?

1. Go back to your notes from video lecture on evolutionary theory and natural selection. Keep track of examples of evolution. Utilize the LAVC Library to search for an article that discusses an adaptive trait that evolved and proves natural selection has occurred. In your discussion post, define the theory of natural selection in your own words. Describe your article and piece of evidence as an example of natural selection.
2. Provide an APA style reference and in text citation for your scholarly article. The APA Style Purdue OWL Online Writing Lab (Links to an external site.) is an excellent resource to help with this.

Evidence for Evolution Discussion Answer

From what I have learned in the previous discussion, natural selection pertains to the theory that explains how organisms that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive. Because these organisms continue to exist long enough to reach their reproductive age, they are able to transfer their adaptive phenotypes or characteristics to their offspring, ensuring the subsistence of their kind