Divergent evolution is a process where the same structure develops along different directions in different organisms due to adaptations to different needs. Divergent evolution leads to homologous structures, as they all have similar anatomical structure and origin, but perform different functions.
Examples, the thorn of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are homologous organs as both of them are modified stem which perform different functions.
Convergent evolution is a process of evolution, where anatomically dissimilar structures in different organisms perform similar functions.
It leads to analogous structures, in different group of organisms as they perform similar function, but are anatomically different,Example, potato (stem modification) and sweet potato (rootmodification), flippers of penguins and dolphins.
Convergent evolution and divergent evolution are the two concepts explaning organic evolution. Explain each one with the help of an example.
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Ravi Panseriya
Divergent evolution is a process where the same structure develops along different directions in different organisms due to adaptations to different needs. Divergent evolution leads to homologous structures, as they all have similar anatomical structure and origin, but perform different functions.
Examples, the thorn of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are homologous organs as both of them are modified stem which perform different functions.
Convergent evolution is a process of evolution, where anatomically dissimilar structures in different organisms perform similar functions.
It leads to analogous structures, in different group of organisms as they perform similar function, but are anatomically different,Example, potato (stem modification) and sweet potato (rootmodification), flippers of penguins and dolphins.