Describe+patterns+in+evolution

This is an external achievement standard and is worth 4 credits in the NZQA final exams.

This topic covers the following aspects; Meiosis, variation, speciation, adaptive radiation and natural selection. This section looks at the pressures that have lead to evolutionary changes over the years and the gradual filling of available niches. There is a strong emphasis on New Zealand evolutionary development.


 * **Achievement** || **Achievement with Merit** || **Achievement with Excellence** ||
 * Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation. || Demonstrate in-depth understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation. || Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation. ||

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//** WebLinks **// [|Warbler and Cuckoo co-evolution] [|Wasp and orchid co-evolution] [|Berkeley University Evolution resources] [|Waikato Uni resources] [|Study It resources] [|No brain to small]