Testing Evolutionary Hypotheses in the Classroom with MacClade Software.

Codella, Sylvio G.

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ERIC Number: EJ646066

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Publication Date: 2002

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Testing Evolutionary Hypotheses in the Classroom with MacClade Software.

Codella, Sylvio G.

Journal of Biological Education, v36 n2 p94-98 Spr 2002

Introduces MacClade which is a Macintosh-based software package that uses the techniques of cladistic analysis to explore evolutionary patterns. Describes a novel and effective exercise that allows undergraduate biology majors to test a hypothesis about behavioral evolution in insects. (Contains 13 references.) (Author/YDS)

Descriptors: Biology, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Educational Technology, Entomology, Evolution, Higher Education, Science Activities, Science Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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