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Classification . The statements are related to macroevolution. For each one, select the best choice from the following terms.

Premises:

Responses:

lineage that rapidly diversifies into several new species

exaptation

an evolutionary novelty that stems from an adaptation of an existing structure

stasis

an example of this is the evolutionary history of the coelacanth

coevolution

an example is flowering plants and their pollinators

adaptive radiation.

this often sets the stage for adaptive radiation

mass extinction.

often follows extinction or the exploitation of a new habitat by a new species

stasis.

an example of this is feathers that evolved for insulation in dinosaurs evolved that allowed flight in birds

adaptive radiation

simultaneous loss of many species

mass extinction

exaptation.

Premises:

lineage that rapidly diversifies into several new species

an evolutionary novelty that stems from an adaptation of an existing structure

an example of this is the evolutionary history of the coelacanth

an example is flowering plants and their pollinators

this often sets the stage for adaptive radiation

often follows extinction or the exploitation of a new habitat by a new species

an example of this is feathers that evolved for insulation in dinosaurs evolved that allowed flight in birds

simultaneous loss of many species

Responses:

exaptation

stasis

coevolution

adaptive radiation.

mass extinction.

stasis.

adaptive radiation

mass extinction

exaptation.

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

exaptation

stasis

coevolution

adaptive radiation.

mass extinction.

stasis.

adaptive radiation

mass extinction

exaptation.

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