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Several Broad Patterns of Evolution Observable in Nature - Coggle Diagram
Several Broad Patterns of Evolution Observable in Nature
Speciation
Forming of a new species by evolution from a pre-existing species.
Extinction
Elimination of a species
Convergent Evolution
When unrelated species evolve and develop similar characteristics because they live in similar environments (for ex. wings and fins)
Gradualism
Slow constant changes over a long period of time
Punctuated equilibrium
Bursts of change followed by periods of stability
Coevolution
Occurs when two populations of organisms form a specialized relationship and this change in response to each other ( two symbiotic (symbiotic relationship) species evolve together)
Divergent Evolution
A number of different species arise from one common ancestor
