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Biology 15-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| convergent evolution | the process by which unrelated species become more similar as they adapt to similar environments |
| divergent evolution | process by which two (or more) related species become more and more dissimilar |
| Adaptive radiation | evolutionary pattern where many species evolve from a common ancestral species by filling available niches |
| Artificial selection | the selective breeding of organisms for specific, desirable traits |
| Coevolution | the evolution of 2 or more species that is caused by their mutual interactions |