BIO 1130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Sodium Bicarbonate, Continental Drift, Biogeography

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Biology
• Course: BIO 1130
• Professor: Jon Houseman

Document Summary

Comparison of 2 things, usually on basis of structure and for purpose of explanation/ clarification. The radical group hco3 or a compound, such as sodium bicarbonate, containing it. Branch of biology dealing with geographical distribution of plants and animals. Research first done by edward wilson, prominent biologist and conservationist. The theory of island biogeography written by wilson. Circulation of carbon between living organisms and their surroundings. Major carbon reservoirs (atmosphere, oceans, and living organisms) A geological event that has wiped out the orgagnisms living on the earth Reasoning that each layer fossils represented the remains of organisms that had died in a local catastrophe such as flood. Strong evidence that living organisms on earth descended from common ancestor, luca. States individuals are unique, even within same species. Movement of earth"s continents relative to each other by appearing to drift across ocean bed. Process where non-related organisms independently evolve similar traits as result of adapting to similar environment/ ecological niches.