26.2 Phylogenies are Inferred from Morphological and Molecular Data

Question 1

What’s the difference between Analogous and Homologous?

Answer 1

Analogous - Same function, different origin.

Homologous - Different function, same origin.

Question 2

What is Convergent Evolution?

Answer 2

The process whereby organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.