Convergent vs Divergent Evolution

What is this an example of?

• vestigial structures
• embryology
• homologous structures
• fossil record

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Some organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions, but similar structures. These are known as

• vestigial structures

• analogous structures

• homologous structures

• embryology

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is this an example of?

• Homologous structure

• Analogous structure

• Vestigial organs

• Functional adaption

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?

• the wings of a red-tailed hawk
• the hind limbs of a house cat
• the fins of sharks
• the tailbone of a human

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Structures that are very different in structure or anatomy but have similar functions such as the wings of a bird and a butterfly.

• Vestigial Structures
• Homologous Structures
• Analogous Structures
• Cladogram

In convergent evolution, organisms share physical similarities that can be seen because they

• have a common ancestor

• live in the same type of environment

• develop homologous structures

• are closely related

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Two species living in similar environments, but a very long distance away look very similar. However, that are not closely related (analogous). Their resemblance is most likely an example of.

• sexual selection

• temporal isolation

• convergent evolution

• divergent evolution

What was the name of the ship Charles Darwin sailed on?

• Boaty McBoaty Face
• HMS Beagle
• HMS Britannia
• HMS Bulldog

Analyze the answer choices below. Choose all of the answer choices that describe Convergent Evolution.

• Organisms share a common ancestor

• Analogous Structures support Convergent Evolution

• Organisms have similar visible structures because they live in similar environments

• Organisms change together in order for them to survive

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Analyze the answer choices below. Choose all of the answer choices that describe Divergent Evolution.

• Organisms have similar internal structures

• Organisms share a common ancestor

• Organisms have to live in similar types of environments

• Homologous structures support Divergent Evolution

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