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Chapter 15
Section 3: Evolution in Action
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Convergent Evolution | The process by which different species evolve similar traits |
| Divergent Evolution | A process in which the descendants of a single ancestor diversify into species that each fit different parts of the environment |
| Adaptive Radiation | The pattern of divergence |
| Artificial Selection | Occurs when a human breeder chooses individuals that will parent the next generation |
| Coevolution | When two or more species have evolved adaptations to each other's influence |