Patterns of Evolution

Question 1

Convergent Evolution

Answer 1

two or more distinct species that evolve to share traits NOT due to a common ancestor

Question 2

Divergent Evolution

Answer 2

two or more species diverge from a common ancestor

Question 3

homologous structures

Answer 3

structurally similar, but perform a different function

and inherited by a common ancestor

Question 4

analogous structures

Answer 4

structurally different, but perform a similar function

and not inherited by a common ancestor