Question
Divergent evolution occurs when groups from the same common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences, resulting in the formation of new species. Which of the following are good examples of divergent evolution? Choose all that apply. a elephant and wooly mammoth b snakes and turtles c dog, fox, wolf d cats and birds
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Good examples of divergent evolution among the options provided would be:
a) elephant and woolly mammoth - Both share a common ancestor and have evolved to adapt to different environments.
c) dog, fox, wolf - These species all evolved from a common ancestor and have diverged into different species with distinct traits.
Options b (snakes and turtles) and d (cats and birds) do not exemplify divergent evolution from a common ancestor, as snakes and turtles are not closely related, and cats and birds belong to entirely different evolutionary lineages.
a) elephant and woolly mammoth - Both share a common ancestor and have evolved to adapt to different environments.
c) dog, fox, wolf - These species all evolved from a common ancestor and have diverged into different species with distinct traits.
Options b (snakes and turtles) and d (cats and birds) do not exemplify divergent evolution from a common ancestor, as snakes and turtles are not closely related, and cats and birds belong to entirely different evolutionary lineages.