1) Divergent - Patterns of Evolution Notes

What are the types of evolution?

microvolution and macroevolution

Microevolution and macroevolution are the two types of what?

evolution

what is microevolution?

evolution that occurs within a species due to genetic variation, a struggle to survive and natural selection within that species

What is evolution that occurs within a species due to genetic variation, a struggle to survive and natural selection within that species

microevolution

What is this an example of?: Rabbits with better camouflage and reproduce more so that the entire species of rabbit becomes better camouflaged over time.

microevolution

What is macroevolution?

Evolution that occurs between different species: focuses on how diverse groups of organisms change

What is evolution that occurs between different species; focuses on how diverse groups of organisms change?

macroevolution

What is this an example of? Dolphins and sharks both have streamlined body shapes though dolphins are mammals and sharks are fish.

macroevolution

What is divergent evolution?

When one species gradually develops into two species and those two species become increasingly different and better adapted to their own unique environment

What is it called when one species gradually develops into two species and those two species become increasingly different and better adapted into their own unique environment?

divergent evolution

What are the patterns of evolution?

divergent, convergent, and coevolution

Divergent, convergent, and coevolution are the

patterns of evolution

What pattern of evolution does this show?: humans and apes are different but share a common ancestor.

divergent evolution

What is convergent evolution?

When two separate species begin to share analogous traits because of shared environment pressures or shared demands

What is it called when two separate species begin to share analogous traits because of shared environment pressures or share demands?

convergent evolution

What is coevolution?

When two separate species evolve independently, but in step with each other; sometimes occurs with species that coexist or are in a symbiotic relationship

What is it called when two separate species evolve independently, but in step with each other; sometimes occurs with species that coexist or are in a symbiotic relationship?

coevolution

What pattern of evolution does this show:? Whales and fish both have similar body shapes as they both evolved to move through water.

convergent evolution

What pattern of evolution does this show?: there are similar marsupial animals in Australia as placental mammals elsewhere: there is a marsupial “wolf”, “cat”, and “mouse” in Australia.

coevolution