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What type of evolution is described when two species with a distant common ancestor develop similar adaptations at the same time but are physically separated?
What type of evolution is described when two species with a distant common ancestor develop similar adaptations at the same time but are physically separated?
- Parallel evolution (correct)
- Adaptive radiation
- Divergent evolution
- Convergent evolution
Which of the following traits develop due to similar needs and environments, but are not indicative of closely related species?
Which of the following traits develop due to similar needs and environments, but are not indicative of closely related species?
- Bat and bird wings (correct)
- Leaf shapes in plants
- Penguin flippers
- Dinosaur wing bone structure
What is the purpose of the adaptation of flippers on penguins, as described in the text?
What is the purpose of the adaptation of flippers on penguins, as described in the text?
- To climb trees for nesting
- To hunt fast fish in water (correct)
- To fly over long distances
- To walk on land efficiently
Which type of evolution often occurs due to changes in habitat over time?
Which type of evolution often occurs due to changes in habitat over time?
What is a primary example cited in the text for parallel evolution?
What is a primary example cited in the text for parallel evolution?
Which characteristic makes the bat and bird wing wings different from each other despite their similarity?
Which characteristic makes the bat and bird wing wings different from each other despite their similarity?
In what context does parallel evolution occur?
In what context does parallel evolution occur?
What purpose do penguins use their flippers for?
What purpose do penguins use their flippers for?
What allows penguins to catch extremely fast fish in water efficiently?
What allows penguins to catch extremely fast fish in water efficiently?
What is a key reason mentioned in the text for the development of similar adaptations between species that are physically separated?
What is a key reason mentioned in the text for the development of similar adaptations between species that are physically separated?
Why are bat and bird wings similar despite the two species not being closely related?
Why are bat and bird wings similar despite the two species not being closely related?
What is the key difference between the traits of bat and bird wings?
What is the key difference between the traits of bat and bird wings?
What concept explains when two species develop similar adaptations but are physically separated?
What concept explains when two species develop similar adaptations but are physically separated?
Why do plants develop leaves with similar structures and functions?
Why do plants develop leaves with similar structures and functions?
Which example best demonstrates evolution due to changes in habitat over time?
Which example best demonstrates evolution due to changes in habitat over time?
How do penguins use their flippers as an evolutionary advantage?
How do penguins use their flippers as an evolutionary advantage?
In what way do plant leaves demonstrate parallel evolution?
In what way do plant leaves demonstrate parallel evolution?
What drives the development of similar adaptations in species that are physically separated?
What drives the development of similar adaptations in species that are physically separated?
Which evolutionary concept explains the development of flippers on penguins?
Which evolutionary concept explains the development of flippers on penguins?
What is a primary example of parallel evolution mentioned in the text?
What is a primary example of parallel evolution mentioned in the text?
