Patterns of Evolution Flashcards

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Convergent Evolution

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two or more distinct species that evolve to share traits NOT due to a common ancestor

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Divergent Evolution

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two or more species diverge from a common ancestor

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homologous structures

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structurally similar, but perform a different function

and inherited by a common ancestor

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analogous structures

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structurally different, but perform a similar function

and not inherited by a common ancestor

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