Convergent And Divergent Flashcards
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What is divergent?
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When species separate from a shared common ancestor
2
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What is convergent.
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When speices share traits and functions no due to a common ancestor
3
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What animals are examples of divergent. Why?
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Elephant and mammoth. Both have similar stucutre which suggest common ancestor.
4
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What animals are examples of convergent? Why?
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Birds, moths, butterfly’s. All share the same function for flying.
5
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Is convergent homologous or analogous? Why?
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Analogous. Similar function, different structures
6
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Is divergent homologous or analogous structures? Why?
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Homologous. Similar structure, different function
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