Question

--- is when different organisms evolve similar characteristics while evolution

--- is when similar organisms evolve differently.

Answer 1

Convergent evolution is when different organisms evolve similar characteristics while divergent evolution is when similar organisms evolve differently.

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Answer 2

Ok so here are two different definitions. The first one belongs to something called Convergent Evolution that is when different organisms evolve to display similar functions. The second one is called Divegent evolution that is when similar organisms become genetically different and become diverse. He this is what you were looking for.