General characteristics of phylogeny

In this topic

• Phylogeny and ontogeny
• Evidence for evolution
• Directions of evolution (A. N. Severtsov, I. I. Shmalgauzen)
• Rules of evolution and general trends

Key terms

• Phylogeny
• Ontogeny
• Biogenetic law
• Homologous organs
• Analogous organs
• Rudiment
• Atavism
• Biological progress
• Aromorphosis
• Idioadaptation
• General degeneration
• Convergence

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