More evolution key terms... 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyDNA, genetics and evolutionASWJEC Created by: Emily WilliamsCreated on: 18-05-13 18:03 Adaptive Radiation Development of several new species all related to a common ancestor. 1 of 6 Taxonomy Scientific study and classification of the diversity of living organisms. 2 of 6 Taxon A level in the hierarchical classification system, collection of organisms sharing some basic features 3 of 6 Hierarchical classification Large group is divided into progressively smaller ones. Consists of Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species 4 of 6 Phylogeny Evolutionary relationship between organisms 5 of 6 Convergent evolution The tendency of unrelated organisms to acquire similar structures (analogous structure) 6 of 6
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