Theories of Evolution

Theories of Evolution

Session Objectives

At the end of the session, learners will be able to:

· define evolution;

· compare and contrast Lamarck and Darwin's findings about the evolution of species; and

· discuss the mechanism of natural selection.

Assignment

Watch a video uploaded by biointeractive titled, "Selection for Tuskless Elephants" and answer the following questions below:

One. What caused the decline of the elephant population in Mozambique?

Two. What is the importance of "tusks" in the elephants?

Three. Why was being "tuskless" a biological advantage for the elephants specifically during the civil war?

Four. What will happen to the tusk size of future generations of elephants if poaching stops indefinitely?