1. Chapter 14
Speciation and
Evolution
Lecture Outline
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2. 14.1 The Definition of a Species
 Macroevolution
 Requires the origin of species
 Observed best within the fossil record
 Speciation
 Splitting of one species into two or more or the
transformation of one species into a new species
over time
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3.  Evolutionary Species Concept
 Members of a species share the same distinct
evolutionary pathway and that species can be
recognized by diagnostic trait differences
 Diagnostic traits distinguish one species from another
 Assumes that the members of a species are
reproductively isolated
 Biological Species Concept relies primarily on
reproductive isolation rather than trait
differences to define a species
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Figure 14.1A Evolution
of modern toothed
whales
No hind limbs.
Orcinus orca
Rodhocetus
kasrani
Hind limbs too reduced
for walking or swimming.
Ambulocetus
natans
Hind limbs used for
walking and paddling.
Pakicetus
attocki
Hind limbs used
for walking. 14-4

5. Figure 14.1B Three species of flycatchers. The call of each bird is
given on the photograph
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6. Figure 14.1C The Massai of East Africa (left) and the Eskimos of
Alaska (right) belong to the same species
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7. 14.2 Reproductive barriers maintain genetic
differences between species
 Reproductive isolating mechanisms
 Prezygotic isolating mechanisms
 Habitat isolation
 Temporal isolation
 Behavioral isolation
 Mechanical isolation
 Gamete isolation
 Postzygotic isolating mechanisms
 Zygote mortality
 Hybrid sterility
 F2 fitness
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8. Figure 14.2A Reproductive barriers
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PrezygoticIsolating Mechanisms Postzygotic Isolating Mechanisms
Premating Mating Fertilization
Habitatisolation Zygote mortality
Species at same locale Fertilization occurs, but
occupy different habitats. Mechanical isolation zygote does not survive.
species 1 Genitalia between
species are unsuitable hybrid
Temporal isolation
for one another. Hybrid sterility off spring
Species reproduce at
Hybrid survives but is
different seasons or
sterile and cannot
different times of day.
reproduce.
Gamete isolation
species 2
Sperm cannot reach
Behavioral isolation or fertilize egg. F2 fitness
In animal species,
courtship behavior differs, Hybrid is fertile, but F2 hybrid
or individuals respond to has reduced fitness.
different songs,calls,
pheromones,or other
signals.
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9. Figure 14.2B Mating activity peaks at different times of the year for
these species of frogs
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10. Figure 14.2C Male blue-footed boobie doing a courtship dance for
a female
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Parents
Figure 14.2D Mules
cannot reproduce
due to chromosome
noncompatibility
horse mating donkey
64 chromosomes 62 chromosomes
fertilization
mule (hybrid)
63 chromosomes
Usually
mules cannot
reproduce.
If an offspring
does result,
it cannot
reproduce.
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Offspring
(donkey): © Robert J. Erwin/Photo Researchers, Inc.; (offspring): © Jorg & Petra Wegner/AnimalsAnimals

12. 14.3 Allopatric speciation utilizes
a geographic barrier
 Allopatric speciation
 Requires that the subpopulations be separated by a
geographic barrier
 Ex: Ensantina salamanders in California
 Distinct forms no longer interbreed
 Ex: Sockeye Salmon in Washington State
 Some introduced to Lake Washington
 Colonized different habitats and different traits favored
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Ensatina eschscholtzi picta
Figure 14.3A Allopatric
1 Members of a northern ancestral
population migrated southward.
speciation among
Ensatina salamanders
Ensatina eschscholtzi
oregonensis
2 Subspecies are separated by
California’s Central Valley. Some
interbreeding between populations
does occur.
Central
Valley
Ensatina eschscholtzi platensis
Ensatina eschscholtzi
xanthoptica
Ensatina eschscholtzi
croceater
Ensatina eschscholtzi
eschscholtzii
3 Evolution has occurred, and in the
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even though they live in the same klauberi
environment.

14. Figure 14.3
B: Sockeye salmon at Pleasure Point Beach, Lake Washington
C: Sockeye salmon in Cedar River. The river connects with Lake Washington
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River male
Lake male
River female
Lake female
B C 14-14

15. 14.4 Adaptive radiation produces many related
species
 Adaptive radiation
 Single ancestral species gives rise to a variety of
species, each adapted to a specific environment
 An ecological niche is where a species lives and how
it interacts with other species
Ex: Common goldfinch-like ancestor arrived in
Hawaii from Asia or North America about 5 mya
 Today honeycreepers have a range of beak sizes and
shapes for feeding on various food sources, including seeds,
fruits, flowers, and insects
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*Lesser Koa finch Palila
Figure 14.4 Adaptive
Laysan
finch
radiation in Hawaiian
*Greater
Koa finch honeycreepers
Ge
nu
sP
sit Ou
tir
os
tra
Maui parrot bill *Kona
finch
Akiapolaau
*Kauai
akialoa
Nukupuu
*Akialoa
Genu
s Hem
ignath
amakihi us
(green
solitaire)
*Extinct species or subspecies
Anianiau
(lesser
amakihi)
Alauwahio
(Hawaiian
creeper)
Akepa
Amakihi
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17.  Sympatric speciation
 Speciation without the presence of a geographic
barrier
 More common in flowering plants than in animals due
to self-pollination
 Polyploidy – chromosome number beyond the
diploid (2n) number
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18. Figure 14.5A Autoploidy: The small, diploid-seeded banana is contrasted
with the large, polyploid banana that produces no seeds
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no
seeds seeds
diploid polyploid
banana (2n) banana
(diploid): © Randy C. Ploetz
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19. HOW BIOLOGY IMOPACTS OUR LIVES
14A The Many Uses of Corn,
an Allotetraploid
 Modern corn’s (Zea mays) ancient ancestor was
teosinte from southern Mexico
 Between 4000 and 3000 B.C., the hand of
artificial selection began to shape the evolution
of corn
 Corn is an allotetraploid – it is 4n
 Hybridization between 2 related species followed by
doubling of the chromosomes
 Corn is America’s number-one field crop, yielding
9.5 billion bushels yearly
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20. Macroevolution Involves Changes at the
Species Level and Beyond
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21. 14.6 Speciation occurs at different tempos
 Many evolutionists accept a gradualistic model
evolution which proposes that speciation occurs
after populations become isolated
 Some paleontologists think that species appear
suddenly, and then they remain essentially
unchanged phenotypically until they undergo
extinction
 Based on these findings, other evolutionists
developed a punctuated equilibrium model to
explain the pace of evolution
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Figure 14.6A
Gradualistic model
New species
Gradual change
as time passes.
Time
ancestral species
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Figure 14.6B
Punctuated
equilibrium model
no change no change no change
new
species
Time
new
species
no change
ancestral species
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24. HOW SCIENCE PROGRESSES
14B The Burgess Shale Hosts a
Diversity of Life
 Burgess Shale contains fossils of marine life
some 540 mya
 Many of the fossils are remains of soft-bodied
invertebrates
 Fossils tell us that the ancient seas were
teeming with weird-looking, mostly invertebrate
animals
 All of today’s groups of animals can trace their
ancestry to one of these strange-looking forms
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25. Figure 14B
Burgess Shale quarry where many ancient fossils have been found
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26. Figure 14B cont’d
An artist’s depiction of the variety of fossils is accompanied by photos of the
actual fossilized remains
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27. Figure 14B cont’d
An artist’s depiction of the variety of fossils is accompanied by photos of the
actual fossilized remains.
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28. 14.7 Development plays a role
in speciation
 Investigators have discovered genes whose
differential expression can bring about changes
in body shapes
 These regulatory genes found in all organisms
 Genes must date back to a common ancestor
that lived more than 600 MYA
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29. Figure 14.7A Differential expression of regulatory genes during development can
account for differences in vertebrate limbs
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The limbs of these ferrestrial mammals are shaped for running (or walking). The limbs of birds are shaped for flight.
(boy, dog, bird): © Corbis RF
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30. Figure 14.7B Differential expression of a Hox genes causes (a) a chick to have
fewer vertebrae than (b) a snake in a particular region (colored pink) of the spine
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31. 14.8 Speciation is not goal-
oriented
 Modern horses evolved about 4 mya
 Have features adaptive for living on an open plain:
large size long legs, hoofed feet, and strong teeth
 Family tree of Equus tells us once more that
speciation, diversification, and extinction are
common occurrences in the fossil record
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32. Figure 14.8 Simplified family tree of Equus. Every dot is a genus.
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2 MYA
4 MYA Equus
Neohipparion
Hipparion
12 MYA
Dinohippus
15 MYA Megahippus
Merychippus
17 MYA
23 MYA
25 MYA
35 MYA Miohippus
40 MYA
Palaeotherium
45 MYA
50 MYA
Hyracotherium
55 MYA
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33. Connecting the Concepts:
Chapter 14
 Macroevolution is the study of the origin and
history of species on Earth
 Speciation usually occurs by allopatric
speciation but can occur after sympatric
speciation
 Gradualistic vs punctuated equilibrium model for
speed of speciation
 Ancient regulatory genes can bring about
changes in body shape and organs
 Evolution is not goal-oriented
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