Question
Read the following scenarios and determine each pattern of evolution being described.
Dogs and wolves share a common ancestor – the Grey Wolf. They share similar body
shape, skull size, limb formation, genetic makeup and much more. Varying
temperament in wolves eventually became so drastic resulting in extremely aggressive
wolves and docile wolves that were eventually domesticated, leading to the formation
of dogs.
Dogs and wolves share a common ancestor – the Grey Wolf. They share similar body
shape, skull size, limb formation, genetic makeup and much more. Varying
temperament in wolves eventually became so drastic resulting in extremely aggressive
wolves and docile wolves that were eventually domesticated, leading to the formation
of dogs.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The pattern of evolution described in this scenario is **divergent evolution**.
Divergent evolution occurs when two or more species that share a common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences over time, leading to the formation of new species. In this case, dogs (domesticated) and wolves (wild) evolved from a common ancestor, the Grey Wolf, and diversified into different forms with distinct traits, such as temperament and behavior. The drastic differences in temperament exemplified by aggressive and docile wolves further illustrate how divergent evolution can lead to significant differences between closely related species.
Divergent evolution occurs when two or more species that share a common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences over time, leading to the formation of new species. In this case, dogs (domesticated) and wolves (wild) evolved from a common ancestor, the Grey Wolf, and diversified into different forms with distinct traits, such as temperament and behavior. The drastic differences in temperament exemplified by aggressive and docile wolves further illustrate how divergent evolution can lead to significant differences between closely related species.