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pls explain convergent and divergent evolution

pls explain convergent  and divergent evolution

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Saurabh Kumar
askIITians Faculty 2400 Points
8 years ago
Divergent Evolution:

- When a species diverges over time into two different species, resulting in a species becoming less like the original one
- Live in different ways than the common ancestor
- Caused by migration or nearby extinction of a nearby environment
- Prime example are the dinosaurs
Convergent Evolution:

- When unrelated organisms evolve similarities when adapting to similar environments
- Live in the relatively same way as each other
- Emus, rheas, and ostriches are prime examples of convergent evolution
ramsaran
30 Points
8 years ago
thank you
 

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