Question

Hummingbirds and hummingbird hawk moth describes

• A. Convergent evolution
• B. Divergent evolution
• C. Adaptive radiation
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Convergent evolution

Hummingbirds evolved on a particular energy-source: Nectar. However, they need this to sustain that metabolism. When they rest or food is not readily available, hummingbirds go into torpor. Hummingbird Hawk-moth has evolved off the same high-sugar diet of Nectar and has settled on the same strategy. Convergent Evolution is when two species that are not recent 'relatives' on the species-level, evolve similar features or solutions independently.

So, the correct answer is "Convergent evolution".