Speciation

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What is divergent evolution?

When species evolve separately

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What is convergent evolution?

When species of separate evolutionary origin adopt analogous structures.

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What are analogous structures?

Structures with similar form and function which have evolved from separate origins

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What are homologous structures?

Structures with similar structure but perform different functions, they may suggest evolution from a common ancestor?

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Are analogous or homologous structures able to provide evidence for evolutionary origins?

Homologous Structures - similar structures evolved from common ancestors can be observed by comparing anatomy of species