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Compare and contrast convergent and divergent evolution.

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Compare and contrast convergent and divergent evolution.

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Convergent evolution Divergent evolution

Different ancestor

Converge to produce analogous structures (Perform same functions)

Species appearance becomes more similar over time

Anatomically different structures

Example-Vertebrates hearts or brains,

Thorns of Bougainvillea and Tendrils of Cucurbit

Common ancestor

Diverge to produce homologous structures (Perform different functions)

Species appearance becomes more different over time.

Anatomically similar structures

Example-Flippers of penguins and Dolphins.

Eye of Octopus and of mammals.

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