Question

Which of these sentences explains the difference between convergent evolution and adaptive radiation? A) Convergent evolution produces organisms with different adaptations but common ancestry, whereas adaptive radiation produces organisms with similar adaptations but different ancestry. B) Convergent evolution produces organisms with similar adaptations but different ancestry, whereas adaptive radiation produces organisms with different adaptations but common ancestry. C) Convergent evolution produces organisms with similar adaptations and common ancestry, whereas adaptive radiation produces o

Answer 1

Answer - B
In convergent evolution organisms produced from different ancestry have similar adaptations for survival based on their living conditions. Whereas, in convergent radiation organisms from a common ancestry acquire different adaptations.

Answer 2

Convergent evolution is when 2 species not necessarily alike evolve similarly because of the same environment characteristics.
Adaptive radiation is when a species moves from mainland to another place and evolves there.
Answer. B ) Convergent evolution produces organisms with similar adaptations but different ancestry, whereas adaptive radiation produces organisms with different adaptations but common ancestry.