
Macroevolution (Speciation)
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Divergent Evolution
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A process in which two or more related species become more dissimilar as they adapt to different environments, often resulting from a common ancestor.
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Convergent Evolution
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A process where unrelated species evolve similar traits or adaptations due to similar environmental pressures, despite not sharing a common ancestor.
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Mechanical Isolation
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A type of reproductive barrier where differences in the physical structures of reproductive organs prevent successful mating between species.
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Co-evolution
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The process where two or more species influence each other's evolution, often seen in predator-prey or mutualistic relationships.
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Reproductive Isolation
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A condition that prevents two populations from interbreeding and producing fertile offspring, which is essential for speciation.
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Homologous Structures
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Anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry but may serve different functions, indicating divergent evolution.
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Vestigial Organs
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Body parts that have lost their original function through evolution, such as the human appendix.
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