i) Select an animal alive today and research it’s evolutionary history. ( Example: the evolution of the horse)
ii) Think of how changes in the environment over time may have affected the evolution of the animal.
iii) Using Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection write a short three paragraph essay explaining why the animal you have chosen has evolved to what it is today. Be sure to describe the selective pressures that led to the evolution of your animal.
You need to use proper terminology as outlined in chapter 15 f the text.
Paragraph I: Intro and explain your animal and how it is suited to life as it is today.
Paragraph II: What did the animal look like in the past and how was the environment different.
Paragraph III: What changes in the environment occurred to lead to the evolution of your animal in it’s present day form.
Note: Spelling and grammar count. As well if you use material from any source directly in your essay it must be properly cited.
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