Bio: Convergent & Divergent Evolution

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Convergent Evolution

Different species that are unrelated evolve similar traits due to similar environments or challenges.

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Examples of Convergent Evolution

Sharks and dolphins both have streamlined bodies and fins for swimming, demonstrating convergent evolution despite being different types of animals.

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Analogous Structures

Structures that perform a similar function but have different evolutionary histories, indicative of convergent evolution.

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Adaptive Radiation

The process by which a single ancestral species diversifies into many different species with varying adaptations.

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Divergent Evolution

Closely related species evolve different traits due to adapting to different environments over time.

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Darwin’s Finches

A group of finches that evolved different beak shapes to exploit different food sources on the Galapagos Islands.