Macroevolution refers to evolution that occurs at or above the level of species, in particular speciation and extinction; whereas microevolution refers to smaller evolutionary changes within a species or population, in particular shifts in gene frequency and adaptation.
Sizes of common Patchwork pieces. 1  Fat Quarter = 18â³ x 22â³. 2  Fat Eighth = 9â³ x 21â³. 3  Mini Charm Squares = 2 1/2â³ x 2 1/2â³. 4  Charm Squares = 5â³ x 5  5â³. Layer Cake = 10â³ x 6  10â³. Jelly Roll = 2 1/2â³ x 45â³ (or width of fabric) strips.
3. (Currencies) US and Canadian a quarter of a dollar; 25-cent piece. 4. (Units) a unit of weight equal to a quarter of a hundredweight. 1 US quarter is equal to 25 pounds; 1 Brit quarter is equal to 28 pounds.