Question

Matching the following terms and definitions.
1. adaptive radiation
2. coevolution
3. convergent evolution
4. divergent evolution
5. gradualism
6. punctuated equilibrium

Answer 1

a pattern of evolution in which two species evolve in relation to each other
a pattern of evolution in which similar characteristics evolve between two unrelated species
a theory of evolution that states that a species evolves by consistent, small, steps
a pattern of evolution in which very different species evolve from one common ancestor
a theory of evolution that states that a species evolves in spurts of rapid change and then no change
a pattern of evolution in which slightly different species evolve from one common ancestor

Answer 2

change 4. divergent evolution a pattern of evolution in which slightly different species evolve from one common ancestor 5. gradualism a pattern of evolution in which two species evolve in relation to each other 6. punctuated equilibrium a theory of evolution that states that a species evolves by consistent, small, steps
2 and 5 seem similar.

Answer 3

here is where I got my info

http://www.weegy.com/?ConversationId=E015EF29

Answer 4

thnx

Answer 5

No problem!

Answer 6

thnx for the medal!