theory of evolution

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Across
  1. 5. a measure of the relative contribution, an individual trait to the next generation
  2. 6. structures Are structures that are reduced forms of functional structures in other organisms.
  3. 8. structures Anatomically similar structures inherited from a common ancestor are called homologous structure.
  4. 10. some species have evolved morphological adaptations that allows them to blend in with their environments
  5. 11. an early pre-birth stage of an organism's development
Down
  1. 1. remains of an organism or its activities
  2. 2. traits More early features including teeth and tails that do not appear in ancestral forms.
  3. 3. trait Newly evolved features like feathers that do not appear in the fossils of common ancestors.
  4. 4. structures Can be used for the same purpose and can be superficially similar in construction, but are not inherited from a common ancestor.
  5. 7. scientists have confirmed and expanded Darwin's study of distribution of plants and animals around the world in a field of study now
  6. 9. one species evolves to resemble another species