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Name:______________________Period:___________ Convergent Evolution Versus Divergent Evolution Convergent Evolution: is the process whereby organisms not closely related, independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches. Divergent Evolution: Evolution arising out of differences in organisms which had a common ancestor, usually a result of the diffusion of the same species to different environments. environments Convergent Divergent Evolution Evolution 1 Ex: Dolphin & Sharks Similar Habitats 6 2 3 Similar Selection Pressures 4 Traits Become More Similar 5 Ex: Finches 8 Both are Creating New Species Different Habitats 9 10 7 Both are Evolution 11 NOT Closely Related WORD BANK Similar Habitats Ex: Finches Both are Creating New Species 12 Different Selection Pressures Traits Become Less similar Closely Related Similar Selection Pressures NOT Closely Related Traits Become More Similar Traits Become Less Similar Closely Related Different Habitats Both are Evolution Different Selection Pressures Ex: Dolphin & Sharks
