Convergent Evolution

What is a Convergent Evolution?

• When two closely related species lead to separation.

• When organisms that aren't related evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to a similar environment.

• The change of evolution over several generations.

• When a species dies out.

Which one is an example of Convergent Evolution?

• Wings

• Eye Color

• Hair Color

• Personality

In Convergent Evolution, animals evolve...

• Together

• Close to each other

• Independently

• With each other

Sometimes species molecules end up mutating giving them a new trait.

• True

• False

Which of these animals are examples of Convergent Evolution?

• Humans & Cars

• Humans & Electronics

• Dolphin & Monkey

• Bats & Birds

How does Convergent Evolution support the Theory of Evolution? Choose the best answer...

• It shows that humans are superior.

• It shows that different organisms had to evolve or change to adapt to their changing environment.

• It has "Evolution" in the name.

• It shows how the world was made.

Which or these animals are examples of Convergent Evolution?

• Sharks & Dolphins

• Moose & Fish

• Pegasus & Humans

• Narwhal & Unicorn

What does Converge/Convergent mean?

• Coming close together.

• Go away from each other.

• Being against one another.

• Blue Wolf(Spanish)

Divergent Evolution is the opposite of Convergent Evolution.

• True

• False

What do deer and reindeer have in common that is an example of Convergent Evolution.

• Antlers

• Ears

• Legs

• Tail