Types of Evolution

What is the definition of Divergent Evolution?

• The process where groups from the same common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences, resulting in the formation of new species.

• The process where species that are not closely related independently evolve functionally or visually similar structures.

• The process by which development of species is marked by isolated episodes of rapid adaptation to environments between long periods of little or no change.

• The process of development of  evolutionary change that occurs between pairs of species as they interact with one another.

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What is the definition of Convergent Evolution?

• The process where groups from the same common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences, resulting in the formation of new species.

• The process where species that are not closely related independently evolve functionally or visually similar structures.

• The process by which development of species is marked by isolated episodes of rapid adaptation to environments between long periods of little or no change.

• The process of development of  evolutionary change that occurs between pairs of species as they interact with one another.

What is the definition of Punctuated Equilibrium?

• The process where groups from the same common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences, resulting in the formation of new species.

• The process where species that are not closely related independently evolve functionally or visually similar structures.

• The process by which development of species is marked by isolated episodes of rapid adaptation to environments between long periods of little or no change.

• The process of development of  evolutionary change that occurs between pairs of species as they interact with one another.

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What is the definition of Coevolution?

• The process where groups from the same common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences, resulting in the formation of new species.

• The process where species that are not closely related independently evolve functionally or visually similar structures.

• The process by which development of species is marked by isolated episodes of rapid adaptation to environments between long periods of little or no change.

• The process of development of  evolutionary change that occurs between pairs of species as they interact with one another.

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What is the definition of Gradualism?

• The process where species that are not closely related independently evolve functionally or visually similar structures.

• The process by which development of species is marked by isolated episodes of rapid adaptation to environments between long periods of little or no change.

• The process of development of  evolutionary change that occurs between pairs of species as they interact with one another.

• The process by which evolution proceeds by the accumulation of slowly acquired small changes over a long period of time.

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Which of these is an example of Gradualism?

• The Whale Lineage

• Cheetah Cubs

• Darwin's Finches

• Dolphin and Shark Bodies

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Which of these is an example of Punctuated Equilibrium?

• The Whale Lineage

• Cheetah Cubs

• Darwin's Finches

• Dolphin and Shark Bodies

Which of these is an example of Divergent Evolution?

• The Whale Lineage

• Cheetah Cubs

• Darwin's Finches

• Dolphin and Shark Bodies

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Which of these is an example of Convergent Evolution?

• The Whale Lineage

• Cheetah Cubs

• Darwin's Finches

• Dolphin and Shark Bodies

Which of these is an example of Coevolution?

• Cheetah Cubs

• Darwin's Finches

• Dolphin and Shark Bodies

• Flowers and Bees