Convergent and Divergent Evolution
Biology ⇒ Evolution and Diversity
Convergent and Divergent Evolution starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how adaptive radiation is related to divergent evolution.
Describe how divergent evolution can lead to the formation of new species.
Describe how molecular evidence can be used to distinguish between convergent and divergent evolution.
Describe how vestigial structures provide evidence for divergent evolution.
Describe one environmental factor that can lead to convergent evolution.
Explain the difference between homologous and analogous structures, providing one example of each.
Explain why similar environmental pressures can lead to convergent evolution in unrelated species.
Explain why the evolution of cacti in the Americas and euphorbias in Africa is considered convergent evolution.
Explain why the presence of similar body forms in ichthyosaurs (extinct marine reptiles) and dolphins (mammals) is not evidence of close evolutionary relationship.
Explain why the wings of birds and insects are considered analogous structures.
What is convergent evolution?
