Evolution and Natural Selection CMA
Evolution and Natural Selection CMA
Evolution and Natural Selection CMA
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If these four processes are coupled with reproductive isolation, then speciation (the formation of a new species)
can occur. Reproductive isolation occurs by some mechanism that can isolate diverging populations so as
to prevent interbreeding. Given sufficient time, a population that is isolated from the original population can
diverge physically and/or behaviorally to the point where it is a distinct species. There is a variety of isolating
mechanisms that can prevent gene flow from occurring. One example is the presence of geographical barriers
such as mountain ranges or islands that prevent gene flow between separated populations.
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6. Calculate and fill in the remaining statistics on the data sheet (see example below):
Spoon
Fork
Knife
Spoon
Fork
Knife
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The predator with the lowest capture percentage will go “extinct” and will not participate in the next exercise.
The predator with the highest capture percentage will reproduce itself and the “offspring” will participate in the
next exercise. The surviving prey will also survive and reproduce.
Procedure
1. The person with the lowest capture percentage (as calculated in the previous exercise) will “die”
and turn in their feeding device.
2. The person with the highest capture percentage will reproduce by having the “dead” person use
their same feeding device in the next round.
A. If the Fork won the first round and the Spoon lost, then in the second round, there will be TWO
Forks and ZERO Spoons. There will also be one Knife and one pair of Forceps.
Spoon
Fork
Knife
Spoon
Fork
Knife
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[Note: For population size in generation #2, multiply # survived in generation #1 by two]
Spoon
Fork
Knife
Spoon
Fork
Knife
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[Note: For population size in generation #3, multiply # survived in generation #2 by two]
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Lab Questions
1. Explain in your own words the process of natural selection.
2. What conclusions can you draw regarding the effect of natural selection on the predator populations in this
exercise?
3. What conclusions can you draw regarding the effect of natural selection on the prey populations in this
exercise?
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4. What do you predict would happen to both predator and prey populations if the habitat for this exercise was
changed? Give an example.