Types of Evolution

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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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.

Which of these is an example of Convergent Evolution?

• The Whale Lineage

• Cheetah Cubs

• Darwin's Finches

• Dolphin and Shark Bodies

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The three species pictured do not share a common ancestor, yet have evolved to have a similar anatomy and life style. This is an example of ?

• Homologous Structures

• Divergent Evolution

• Vestigial Organs

• Convergent Evolution

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A number of different species arise from one common ancestor.

• Adaptive Radiation (aka, Divergent Evolution)

• Gradualism

• Coevolution

• Speciation

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The three species pictured share a common ancestor and have adapted so that each lives in a different environment. This is an example of

• Law of Superposition

• Evolutionary Arms Race

• Divergent Evolution

• Convergent Evolution

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Convergent evolution is when

• Species share traits due to a common ancestor

• Species have similar traits because of similar environment

• Species have same traits due to different environments

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What type of evolution does this picture show?

• convergent evolution

• divergent evolution

• extinction

• coevolution

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Slow changes over a long period of time.

• Gradualism

• Extinction

• Coevolution

• Convergent evolution

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