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
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?