Convergent and Divergent Evolution (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What is divergent evolution?
What is divergent evolution?
Closely related species becoming different
What is convergent evolution?
What is convergent evolution?
Distantly related species becoming similar
What did Darwin's finches with thick beaks primarily eat?
What did Darwin's finches with thick beaks primarily eat?
Large, hard seeds
Why are marsupials and placental mammals similar in body plans?
Why are marsupials and placental mammals similar in body plans?
They faced similar environmental challenges
What did venom evolution in reptiles and platypus show?
What did venom evolution in reptiles and platypus show?
Venom evolved separately in each group
What is adaptive radiation?
What is adaptive radiation?
Multiple species from one ancestor
What happens when individuals have beneficial adaptations?
What happens when individuals have beneficial adaptations?
They survive better and pass on traits
What determines if evolution is convergent or divergent?
What determines if evolution is convergent or divergent?
Whether selective pressures are similar
What did genetic analysis of underground mosquitoes show?
What did genetic analysis of underground mosquitoes show?
They descended from related populations
Why do sharks, dolphins, and penguins have similar body shapes?
Why do sharks, dolphins, and penguins have similar body shapes?
They evolved separately for swimming