Question

What do you mean by divergent evolution?

Answer 1

Divergent evolution:

1. The process by which different organisms having common ancestors develop different traits or characteristics to adapt to the changing environmental conditions and needs is known as divergent evolution.
2. It is also known as adaptive radiation.
3. The development of Homologous organs is an example of divergent evolution as the forelimbs of mammals like whales, bats, and humans have similar anatomical structures but these have differently developed to adapt to the requirements.