Question

Two species of different genealogy show resemblance due to similar adaptation. The phenomenon is

• A. Convergent evolution
• B. Divergent evolution
• C. Micro-evolution
• D. Co-evolution

Answer 1

The correct option is A Convergent evolution

• Convergent evolution is the process whereby organisms not closely related, independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches. Convergent evolution creates analogous structures that have similar form or function but were not present in the last common ancestor of those groups.
  
• Hence two species of different genealogy (a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor) show resemblance due to similar adaptation. The phenomenon is convergent evolution.
• So, the correct answer is 'Convergent evolution'.