Middle School Life Science Flashcards: Embryos Show Ancestry

Study Embryos Show Ancestry in Middle School Life Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the best conclusion: species A and B share early embryo traits, but adults look very different.

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ANSWER

Adult differences can result from later developmental changes after shared ancestry. Evolution modifies later development while preserving early patterns.

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Fish and human embryos form pharyngeal pouches; only fish get gills. Why?
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