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How did Darwin explain existence of similar but unrelated species?
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∙ 6y ago
Through convergent evolution, in which similar function produces similar form.
Veronica Wilkinson
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∙ 7y agoThis is convergent evolution. This is when two unrelated organisms acquire similar adaptations to their environment.
A good example of this between the 'Desert Hopping Mouse'and the 'Long-Eared Jerboa' which have both acquired characteristics to cope with their desert habitats.
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∙ 15y agoEach species, though they originated from one same species, had to adapt/evolve (over time) to live on their respective islands. If they did not evolve, they would die out.
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∙ 13y agoHe explained it using Convergent evolution.
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How did Darwin explain why galapogos species had different adaptations then the similar south American species?
When plants and animals they faced different and harder conditions then what they faced in their normal habitat. Perhaps, Darwin hypothesized, the species gradually changed over many generations and became better adapted to the new conditions gradual change in a species over time is called evolution.
How are Dobzhansky and Mayr's ideas about the origin of species similar to Darwins?
They thought the evolution of new species is linked to environmental changes
What is photocooperation?
photocooperation. An association of mutual benefit to two or more species but without the cooperation being obligatory for the existence or the performance of some function.
Occurs when species that were similar become increasingly distinct?
Divergent evolution:)
What is Biological evolution is used to explain?
A gradual development of life forms over time.
How did Darwin explain the existence of of similar but unrelated species?
Through convergent evolution, in which similar function produces similar form.
Charles Darwin concluded that in similar environments around the world could produce similar structures in unrelated species?
Natural selection
What is the name of the process when two unrelated species develop similar adaptations due to having similar niches or environments?
Convergent evolution
Why are physical similarities among species not always the result of being related?
because unrelated species can evolve similar traits through convergent evolution.
Why are physical similarities among species not always the result of being closely related?
because unrelated species can evolve similar traits through convergent evolution.
What is it called when unrelated species become more and more similar in appearance as they adapt in the same kind of environment?
Convergent Evolution. A good example of this are creatures that fly, such as birds, bats, and insects. Each of these are unrelated species, yet they all developed wings.
How did Darwin explain why species had different adaptions than similar south American species?
Darwin explained why Galapagos species had different adaptations than similar South American species with Evolution.
What is convergent adaptation?
Adaptive convergence is a form of evolution in which two unrelated (or distantly related) species evolve very similar forms due to similar selective pressures.
A pattern of evolution that results when two unrelated species begin to appear similar because of environmental conditions?
Analogous and convergent evolution
A pattern of evolution that results when two unrelated species begin to appear similar because of environmental conditions is what?
Analogous and convergent evolution.
How did Darwin explain Galapagos species had different adaptations than similar south American species?
Darwin explained why Galapagos species had different adaptations than similar South American species with Evolution.
A pattern of evolution that results when two unrelated species begin to appear similar because of environmental conditions is?
Analogous evolution. Convergent evolution.
