Question
Biology Question on evolution
Convergent evolution will not take place in:
(A) Niches that are similar
(B) Production of a single species from two originally different species
(C) Different species that resemble one another
(D) Behaviors that are similar
(B) Production of a single species from two originally different species
Solution
Explanation:
Convergent evolution refers to development of similar structure in two distant organisms as a response to adaptation to same environmental conditions. It occurs in the organisms sharing common niche and leads to formation of analogous organs. Splitting of existing species into daughter species or transformation of existing species into new one without formation of any lineage species is termed as speciation. The spplitted species exhibit divergent.Hence, the correct option is (B).