Evolution Flashcards
1
Q
What is evolution?
A
The change in the characteristics of a species over several generations and relies on the process of natural selection
2
Q
Divergent evolution
A
Individuals in one species, or closely related species, acquire enough variations in their traits that it leads to two distinct new species.
3
Q
Convergent evolution
A
2 unrelated species develop similar traits because they live in similar environments.