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Explore the derived characteristics of birds and the evolutionary patterns of flightless birds like ostriches and penguins. Identify the reasons behind their lack of flight.
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DO NOW WEEK 12 Biology 2 |
Do now 4/8 • Name 3 derived Characteristics • How many Nodes are there? • Who is the outgroup?
Do now 4/9 & 4/10 • Label the following graphs: Convergent evolution, divergent evolution.
Do now 4/11 & 4/12 Ostriches and penguins are examples of fLightlessbirds. These species are closely related to robins, hawks, and other birds that use their wings for flight. What is most likely the reason ostriches and penguins do not have the gift of flight? A. They both are too dumb to fly B. They both can fly but choose not to C. Ostriches and penguins occupy niches in their ecosystems that don’t require flight D. None of the above