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School activities: Evolutionary tree of mammals

Offered By: The Open University via OpenLearn

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Course Description

Overview

This introduction to the evolution of mammals considers Darwin's observations on mammals and how he noticed that species fell into natural groups. This free course, School activities: Evolutionary tree of mammals, looks at evidence from fossils and DNA to examine which mammals are most closely related to whales.Please note: This course contains several Flash activities which are no longer playable. These are being updated. This course can still be studied, but you may like to postpone your study for now if you would rather have the full experience.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Natural groups
  • 1 Natural groups
  • 2 Odd one out
  • 2 Odd one out
  • 3 DNA: Spot the difference
  • 3 DNA: Spot the difference
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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