types of evolution Flashcards
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Convergent Evolution
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:Different species develop similar traits independently.
2
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example of convergent evolution
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Wings of bats and insects.
3
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Divergent Evolution
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Related species evolve different traits.
4
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Example of divergent evolution
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Darwin’s finches
5
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Parallel Evolution
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Related species evolve in similar ways.
6
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example of parallel evolution
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Similar traits in placental mammals and marsupials.