What is the term for the evolutionary process by which unrelated organisms devel

Practice Questions

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What is the term for the evolutionary process by which unrelated organisms develop similar traits?
  1. Convergent evolution
  2. Divergent evolution
  3. Adaptive radiation
  4. Co-evolution

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the evolutionary process by which unrelated organisms develop similar traits?
  • Step 1: Understand that different species can live in similar environments.
  • Step 2: Recognize that these species may face the same challenges or pressures in their environment.
  • Step 3: Learn that to survive these challenges, they may develop similar traits or features.
  • Step 4: Know that this process of developing similar traits in unrelated species is called convergent evolution.
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