What were the two major "problems" that had to be solved before plants, animals, and fungi could fully move into terrestrial habitats?

What evidence supports the hypothesis that mitochondria and plastids evolved from prokaryotic endosymbionts?

Prior to the Cambrian explosion, most animals were small and soft-bodied. What development appears to have spurred adaptations such as sharp spines, claws, and body armor (shells)?

What evidence most strongly suggests that an impact by an asteroid or meteorite may have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?

Adaptive radiations are often seen after __________.

Plants colonized land in the company of __________; their symbiotic relationships still exist today.

Which of the following best describes how the breakup of Pangaea affected evolution?

Lake Malawi, in the African Rift Valley, is home to more than a hundred species of cichlid fishes, each with slightly different diets and habits. All these species probably evolved from a common ancestor, making them an example of __________.

The fauna and flora of Australia are very different from those of the rest of the world. Why might this be true?