divergent and convergent 9.3.1.2.3 Flashcards
1
Q
convergent evolution = coming together or going apart
which one is divergent as well ?
A
convergent = coming together divergent = going apart
2
Q
-similar features
-not closely related
-similar environments
-same/similar selective pressures
answer and list example
A
convergent evolution, e.g flightless birds and the bilby
3
Q
-closely related
-different environments
-diff. selective pressures
answer and list exmaple
A
divergent evolution, darwins finches
4
Q
- variation
- diff. selcetive pressure
- favourable characteristics survive ‘survival of fittest’
- passed onto offspring
- specification occurs
A
natural selection