evolutionary biology
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The branch of biology that studies how species change over time through natural selection and other processes.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "_____ explains why so many unrelated species have developed similar adaptations to the same environment."
Answer: evolutionary biology
In your own words, what does "evolutionary biology" mean?
The branch of biology that studies how species change over time through natural selection and other processes.
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