Evolution Flashcards
1
Q
Define Clade
A
a group of organisms believed to have evolved from a common ancestor, according to the principles of cladistics
2
Q
What is Convergence or Convergent evolution?
A
In evolutionary biology, convergent evolution is the process whereby organisms not closely related (not monophyletic), independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.
