Question

Matching the following terms and definitions.

1. adaptive radiation
a theory of evolution that states that a species evolves in spurts of rapid change and then no change
2. coevolution
a theory of evolution that states that a species evolves by consistent, small, steps
3. convergent evolution
a pattern of evolution in which two species evolve in relation to each other
4. divergent evolution
a pattern of evolution in which similar characteristics evolve between two unrelated species
5. gradualism
a pattern of evolution in which slightly different species evolve from one common ancestor
6. punctuated equilibrium
a pattern of evolution in which very different species evolve from one common ancestor

Answer 1

1. Adaptive radiation: A pattern of evolution in which slightly different species evolve from one common ancestor.

2. Coevolution: A pattern of evolution in which two species evolve from each other.

3. Convergent evolution: A pattern of evolution in which similar characteristics evolve between two unrelated species.

4. Divergent evolution: A pattern of evolution in which very different species evolve from one common ancestor.

5. Gradualism: A theory of evolution that states that a species evolves by consistent, small, steps.

6. Punctuated equilibrium: A theory of evolution that states that a species evolves in spurts of rapid change and then no change.

Answer 2

coevolution: species evolve in relation to each other.

punctuated equilibrium: spurts of rapid change

convergent evolution: same characteristics between 2 unrelated species

gradualism: evolves by consistant small steps

divergent evolution: slightly different species from common ancestor

adaptive radiation: very different species from common ancestor