Coevolution, Convergent & Divergent Evolution, Adaptive Radiation

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Divergent evolution involves homologous structures, as seen in the forelimbs of birds, lizards, and humans, which share an embryonic origin but serve different functions. In contrast, convergent evolution pertains to analogous structures, exemplified by the wings of birds and bats, which have different embryonic origins yet fulfill the same function of flight. Adaptive radiation occurs when environmental changes drive organisms to develop variations that distinguish them from their ancestral species. Coevolution refers to the evolutionary changes that occur in two ecologically intertwined organisms.

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pls can u say something on coevolution convergent and divergent evolution and adaptive radiation
 
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pls can u say something on coevolution convergent and divergent evolution and adaptive radiation
As far as I know,divergent evolution is more about homologous organs in various organisms.For example,bird,lizard,humans have similar forelimbs which have same embryonic origin but perform different functions.while convergent evolution should be more about analogous organs.For example,bird and bat have wings that have different embryonic origin but similar function that is to fly.
Adaptive radiation is when the change in environment makes the organism to acquire variations that makes them different from their ancestral species.
CO evolution is when two organisms are eco!ogically intimate due to their evolutionary changes.
 
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