BIO 315 Week 1 DQ 2 Task

What is the difference between evolution and natural selection? What factors make the Galapagos Islands such a fertile ground for observing evolution and natural selection? What are some other sites that you might propose to observe evolution and natural selection in action?

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Resources: Field Study by Beren Robinson in Ch. 5 of Elements of Ecology

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper explaining the important aspects of the study and how they relate to ecology and evolution.

Describe original observations of researchers.

Describe the study in detail:

·Research questions of study ·Hypotheses ·Variables in study

Discuss research findings.

·Include a brief, general overview of how ecologists use evidence and observation to quantify results before going in to the specific findings of this case study.

Discuss evolution and its relationship to natural selection.

·What role do they play in ecology?

·What role do they play specifically in the case study chosen?

Propose a follow-up study based on the case study. Briefly address the following questions:

·What variables would you alter?

·What additional findings might you expect to discover on aspects of evolution or natural selection in your proposed study?

Write an 750- to 1,050-word, two-part paper discussing plant and animal adaptations.
Part 1
· Choose one plant and one animal living within 40 miles of your current residence. Briefly describe your environment including temperature and precipitation. Identify the biome in which you live.
· Describe how your chosen plant has adapted to its current environment. Does the plant use photosynthesis? Does it compete with other plants? How does the plant adjust to temperature extremes? Describe specifically how the plant has adapted.
· Describe how your chosen animal has adapted to its current environment. How does it obtain food? How does the animal compensate for temperature extremes? Describe specifically how the animal has adapted.
Part 2
In Part 2, you will transport your chosen plant and animal from Part 1 into a different biome. You may choose any other biome you wish.
· Briefly describe the new biome, including temperature and precipitation averages.
· Describe how your chosen plant will have to adapt to its new environment. Identify the primary challenges the plant will face. What will be the biggest threats to its survival? What trade-offs would you expect as a result of the new adaptations?
· Describe how your chosen animal will have to adapt to its new environment. Identify the primary challenges the animal will face. What will be the biggest threats to its survival? What trade-offs would you expect as a result of the new adaptations?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.