Co-evolution of Plants and Pollinators

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The great diversity of insect species on earth can be attributed, in large part, to the process of insects co-evolving with plant species. Co-evolution is a change in the genetic composition of one species (or group) in response to a genetic change in another. In this lesson, students will learn about co-evolution of mutualistic relationships while studying the roles of pollinators and plants. Grade Level: 9-12

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Date Of Record Release	2011-01-07 08:03:59
Description	The great diversity of insect species on earth can be attributed, in large part, to the process of insects co-evolving with plant species. Co-evolution is a change in the genetic composition of one species (or group) in response to a genetic change in another. In this lesson, students will learn about co-evolution of mutualistic relationships while studying the roles of pollinators and plants. Grade Level: 9-12
Classification	Natural Resources Management -- Plants and Animals Climate and Meteorology Education and Training Resources -- Texts, Manuals, Other Media Education and Training Resources -- High school level
Resource Type	Classroom Activity Curriculum Lesson Plan
Format	Text Visual/Slides/Film
Subject	Plants Teaching--Aids and devices Ecology Insects Education--Curricula Climate--Study and teaching
Source	American Field Guide
Keyword	Evolution, Species, Abiotic, Biotic, Climate, Organisms, Co-evolution, Mutualism, Ecology, Plants, Pollinators
Selector	Selection Committee
Date Of Record Creation	2011-01-07 07:43:07
Education Level	High School (9-12) Technician/Professional/Faculty
Date Last Modified	2011-02-10 14:24:39
Language	English

Date Record Checked: 2011-01-07 00:00:00 (W3C-DTF)

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