AIPMT PRELIMS2007Zoology-Evolution
AIPMT PRELIMS 2007 Zoology Evolutionary Patterns MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
When two species of different genealogy come to resemble each other as a result of adaptation, the phenomenon is termed
A
microevolution
B
co-evolution
C
convergent evolution
D
divergent evolution
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species evolve similar traits due to similar environmental pressures.
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