Convergent Evolution Flashcards
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Q: What is convergent evolution?
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A: The evolution of similar traits in unrelated lineages due to adaptation to similar environments or lifestyles.
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Q: Give an example of convergent evolution in dinosaurs.
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A: The sail structure in Spinosaurus and Ouranosaurus evolved independently.
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Q: How can convergent evolution complicate phylogenetic analysis?
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A: It can make unrelated species appear similar, obscuring true evolutionary relationships.
