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22 Cards in this Set
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Phylogeny
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The evolutionary history of a species or group of related species.
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Specific Epithet
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The second part of a binomial, which is unique for each species in a genus.
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Kingdom
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A taxonomic category, the second broadest after domain.
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Restriction Maps
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A map of known restriction sites within a sequence of DNA. Require the use of restriction enzymes.
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Systematics
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The analytical study of the diversity and relationship of organsims, both present-day and extinct.
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Family
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In classification, the taxonomic category above genus.
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Taxon
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The named taxonomic unit at any given level of classification.
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Division
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Any any of Linnaeus' seven levels of classification.
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Phylogenetic Trees
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A branching diagram that represents a hypothesis about evolutionary relationships.
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Order
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In classification, the taxonomic category above family.
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Convergent Evolution
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Acquisition of similar characteristics in unrelated lineages due to sharing a similar ecology role.
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Absolute Dating
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The process of determining an approximate age in years for an archaeological or palaeontological site or artifact.
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Binomial Nomenclature
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The two-part latinized name of a species, consisting of genus and species.
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Class
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In classification, the taxonomic category above order.
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Analogy
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Similarity between two species that is due to convergent evolution rather than to descent from a common ancestor with the same trait.
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Relative Dating
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The science determining the relative order of past events, without necessarily determining their absolute age.
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Genus
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A taxonomic category above the species level, designated by the first word of a species' two-part scientific name.
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Phylum
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In classification, the taxonomic category above class.
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Hybridization
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In genetics, the mating, or crossing, of two true-breeding varieties.
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Stromatolites
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Rocklike structure composed of layers of prokaryotes and sediment.
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Protobionts
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An aggregate of abiotically produced molecules surrounded by a membrane or membrane-like sructure.
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Ribozyme
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An enzyme-like RNA molecule that catalyzes reactions during RNA splicing.
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