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Introductory Biology Student Evolution

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As a biology student, evolution was one of the first topics covered in my introductory biology classes at ASU. When I have been taught evolution it almost always begins with a tale about Darwin, the Galapagos Islands, and those magical finches. Using Darwin’s discovery, terms such as mutation, genetic drift, and adaptation were introduced to me. The basic consensus of evolution that I have gained from these biology courses is that species adapt to their environment in ways that allows them to survive more successfully. This ability to survive more effectively, allows these species to procreate more. These offspring likely will inherit their parents favorable traits. Over time, these favorable traits become common within the species. Adoption
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