Which of the following is an example of divergent evolution?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is an example of divergent evolution?
  1. Wings of bats and birds
  2. Body shape of dolphins and sharks
  3. Darwin's finches
  4. Cacti and succulents

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is an example of divergent evolution?
  • Step 1: Understand what divergent evolution means. It is when different species evolve from a common ancestor.
  • Step 2: Think about examples of species that have evolved in different ways from a shared ancestor.
  • Step 3: Consider Darwin's finches, which are birds that evolved from a common ancestor but adapted to different environments on the Galapagos Islands.
  • Step 4: Recognize that the differences in their beak shapes and sizes are adaptations to their specific diets and habitats.
  • Step 5: Conclude that Darwin's finches are a clear example of divergent evolution.
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