Review:
Evolutionary Divergence
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Evolutionary divergence is the process by which two or more related species become increasingly different from each other over time due to accumulated genetic changes.
Key Features
- Divergence in physical characteristics
- Divergence in behaviors and habitats
- Accumulation of genetic mutations
- Natural selection driving divergence
Pros
- Allows for the adaptation of species to different environments
- Leads to increased biodiversity
- Can result in the formation of new species
Cons
- May lead to extinction of less adapted species
- Can make it challenging to classify and study related species