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what is difference between the adaptive radiation and divergent evolution

what is difference between the adaptive radiation and divergent evolution

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Mayajyothi C J
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7 years ago
Divergent evolution occurs when animals with similar structures (common ancestor) develop to perform different functions. Eg: Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita.
Adaptive radiation is the evolution of different species in a given geographical area to other areas of same geography(habitat) Eg: Marsupials of Australia, Darwin’s finches of Galapagos Island
  • All adaptive radiation is divergent evolution but not all divergent evolution are adaptive radiation.

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