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Angling for evolutionary answers: The work of David O. ConoverAuthor/Source: UC Museum of Paleontology |
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Overview: | Human activity has certainly affected our physical environment - but it is also changing the course of evolution. This research profile follows scientist David O. Conover as he investigates the impact of our fishing practices on fish evolution and discovers what happened to the big ones that got away. |
Concepts: | This lesson covers the following concepts:
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Grade Level: | 9-12 |
Time: | 30 minutes |
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Teaching Tips: | You might use the guiding questions at the beginning of this article to stimulate class discussion after students have read the article. |