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Can similar environments lead to the evolution of similar animals even if they are not close relatives?
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What is an example of convergent evolution in the tundra?
Convergent evolution is said to have occurred when species which are very different from one another have developed very similar traits. This type of evolution is said to happen as a result of having to adapt to specific environments, such as a tundra. An example of convergent evolution in the tundra is the arctic fox.
When unrelated organisms live in similar environments they can evolve similar structures by chance This is called evolution . a. random b. artificial c. convergent d.divergent?
This is known as convergent evolution.An easy way to remember this is that they are converging....which I tend to link to becoming the same.To me this automatically states that they were different organisms to begin with. :)
Occurs when species that were similar become increasingly distinct?
Divergent evolution:)
Do creationists believe in convergent evolution?
No. You can't define the evolution of a single species as convergent. Rather convergent evolution is a comparison of the evolution of two or more groups of organism, which independently evolve similar adaptations. The evolution of birds, bats, and pterosaurs is an example of convergent evolution: in all three groups the forelimbs developed into wings.
How does the existence of homologous structures support the theory of evolution?
When comparing earlier and later developments, homologous structures become more refined through time. When comparing common ancestors, we can compare the derivations of a homologous structure between two successors and also between the ancestor and each successor. We thus see several relationships between this and that, from 'right now', 'a little before now' and 'way back then'. For example, we see two species whose legs are very similarly structured, and then we find an ancestor that also possessed such a leg, except it was simpler or shorter or in a different ratio between sections. We can draw conclusions that the later species developed both from this earlier one, and that this earlier one died out, after its successors (which eventually became the newer species) could survive more often because they had better structured legs.
Type of evolution in which unrelated organisums independently evolve smilarities when adapting to similar environments?
Convergent Evolution
Can similar environments lead to similar animals without no relation?
Firstly, please phrase your question in proper english. Did you mean will similar animals converge in an environment which suits there survivability characteristics happily. But yes. Convergent evolution can determine the long-term development of a species and their friends.
Why has evolution made whales look similar to fish?
It is called convergent evolution. When two different animals have to adapt to the same environment (both whales and fish have to adapt to marine environments) evolution will make them start to look similar, even though they will still retain fundamental differences. For example, whales are mammals, and fish are... fish
Type of evolution in which unrelated organisms independently evolve similarities when adapting to similar environments?
Analogous selection.
What is the name of the process when two unrelated species develop similar adaptations due to having similar niches or environments?
Convergent evolution
What types of environments are best for raising animals in captivity?
an environment similar to the animal's natural habitat.
What is biogeography and how does it support evolution?
In biogeography studies, similar animals that seem to be closely related are adapted to different environments in nearby areas. Also, in areas that are widely separated animals that seem to be unrelated are observed to have similar adaptations to similar environments in the separate areas.
Why do all animals don't need the same structures or functions to survive?
They live in different environments. They have similar basic functions.
What is an example of convergent evolution in the tundra?
Convergent evolution is said to have occurred when species which are very different from one another have developed very similar traits. This type of evolution is said to happen as a result of having to adapt to specific environments, such as a tundra. An example of convergent evolution in the tundra is the arctic fox.
How could two species that evolved on separate continents have similarities?
It's called convergent evolution. Where two species that are separated by a barrier evolve similar structures or behaviors. This is because they most likely live in similar environments that cause them to adapt similar features to survive in that particular environment.
The squirrel is a placental mammal while the the phalanger is a pouched mammal how can their resemblances be explained?
You may be referring to the similarities between flying squirrels and marsupial gliders. Or the similarities between standards squirrels, and cuscuses of the genus Phalanger. In both cases, marsupials and placental mammals have very similar anatomies, habitats, and diets. This is due to convergent evolution: the two groups of animals are unrelated but have developed similar characteristics because they have adapted to similar environments (woodlands, in this case).
What is the difference between evolution coeveolution convergent evolution and divergent evolution?
Convergence= occurs when different creatures have similar organs...and disproves evolution, but reveals an Intelligent Designer, i.e. Creator God. Divergence = very different-diverse-features in plants or animals which ought to be very closely related. See more on the web.
