Parallel Evolution

Species from very different areas of the world evolve in a similar manner in order to survive

• convergent evolution

• parallel evolution

• divergent evolution

Species from very different areas of the world evolve in a similar manner in order to survive

• convergent evolution

• parallel evolution

• divergent evolution

• adaptive radiation

Which of the following best describes parallel evolution?

• Two species evolve independently but maintain similar traits

• Two species evolve together and influence each other's traits

• Two species evolve from a common ancestor and diverge

• Two species evolve in different environments and develop different traits

Parallel evolution is most likely to occur in which of the following scenarios?

• Species in similar environments but different geographical locations

• Species in the same environment and geographical location

• Species in different environments and geographical locations

• Species with no environmental pressures

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Which of the following is an example of parallel evolution?

• Wings of bats and birds

• Fins of sharks and dolphins

• Cacti in North America and euphorbias in Africa

• Eyes of octopus and humans

Parallel evolution often results in which of the following?

• Increased genetic diversity

• Similar adaptations in different species

• Complete genetic isolation

• Formation of new species

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What is a key difference between parallel evolution and convergent evolution?

• Parallel evolution occurs in the same species, convergent in different species

• Parallel evolution results in identical species, convergent in similar traits

• Parallel evolution involves similar traits in related species, convergent in unrelated species

• Parallel evolution leads to speciation, convergent does not

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In parallel evolution, what is the relationship between the species involved?

• They share a recent common ancestor

• They do not share a common ancestor

• They are the same species

• They are completely unrelated

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Which of the following is a real-world example of parallel evolution?

• Marsupial mammals in Australia and placental mammals elsewhere

• Development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria

• Evolution of flight in birds and insects

• Development of similar beak shapes in different bird species

Parallel evolution can be observed in which of the following cases?

• Plants developing similar leaf structures in different continents

• Animals developing different feeding habits in the same environment

• Microorganisms evolving different metabolic pathways

• Birds developing different mating calls in the same region

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