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Evolution — Revision Notes
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Origin of Life
- Universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old, formed through Big Bang theory
- Earth formed about 4.5 billion years ago from hot, barren conditions
- Life originated from non-living matter (biopoiesis) about 4000-4200 million years ago
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Evidence for Evolution
- Paleontological Evidence: Fossils in sedimentary rock layers show geological succession
- Different classes appear chronologically: Fish → Amphibians → Reptiles → Birds/Mammals
- Types of fossils: Unaltered (ice, amber), Petrified (mineral replacement)
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Adaptive Radiation
- Evolution of different species from common ancestor in different geographical areas
- Darwin's finches: Best example from Galapagos Islands
- Different beak types evolved for different feeding habits
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Theories of Evolution
- Lamarck's Theory (1809): Inheritance of acquired characters
- Four propositions: Internal vital force, environmental effects, use-disuse, inheritance
- Example: Giraffe neck elongation due to reaching for leaves
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