TYPES OF EVOLUTION Divergent Evolution v when a

TYPES OF EVOLUTION

Divergent Evolution v when a species or group of species evolves into many new species v It means that these groups of species used to be similar and related. However, they became more and more dissimilar through time.

Divergent Evolution v When two or more species evolve from a common ancestor.

Convergent Evolution v unrelated organisms come to resemble another v two or more unrelated species evolve to have similar adaptations due to similar environments.

Examples of Convergent Evolution:

Coevolution 2 species evolve together in response to changes in each other over time v Symbiotic Relationships (parasitic, mutualistic, commensal) v Predator and Prey Relationships v

Coevolution v Click on the link below to watch a video to see an example of species that are linked to each other https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=-h 8 I 3 cqpgn. A

Adaptive Radiation v when a species or group of species evolves into many new species filling different ecological niches

Gradualism vs Punctuated Equilibrium (Divergent Evolution) v Punctuated Equilibrium: rapid change (evolution) after long periods of equilibrium (or no change)

Gradualism vs Punctuated Equilibrium (Divergent Evolution) v Gradualism: gradual transformation of a species over time

Gradualism vs Punctuated Equilibrium (Divergent Evolution)