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Homologous structures are the result of
Homologous structures are the result of
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The correct option is B Divergent evolution
When the same structure evolves along different directions due to continuous adaptations to the differing needs, then it forms homologous structures in different descendents. The emergence of a homologous structure over time is known as divergent evolution. Homology always indicates common ancestry.
Convergent evolution occurs when similar evolutionary pressure results in the selection of similar adaptive features in different groups of organisms but contributing towards the same function.
Stabilizing selection is one of the modes of natural selection in which frequency at both ends are eliminated and only the intermediate frequency is favoured.
When a similar type of selective pressure operates in separate but related evolutionary lineages, it is known as parallel evolution.
When the same structure evolves along different directions due to continuous adaptations to the differing needs, then it forms homologous structures in different descendents. The emergence of a homologous structure over time is known as divergent evolution. Homology always indicates common ancestry.
Convergent evolution occurs when similar evolutionary pressure results in the selection of similar adaptive features in different groups of organisms but contributing towards the same function.
Stabilizing selection is one of the modes of natural selection in which frequency at both ends are eliminated and only the intermediate frequency is favoured.
When a similar type of selective pressure operates in separate but related evolutionary lineages, it is known as parallel evolution.
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