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Two organisms occupying a particular geographical are ( say desert ) show similar adaptive strategies. Taking examples, descrbe the phenomenon. |
Answer» This phenomenon indicated in the question is convergent evolution where by organism, not closely related, evolve similar traits independently as a result of adaptation to similar environment. , e.g., (i) Streamlined shape of sharks and dolphins. The former is a fish, while dolphin is a mammal, but both of them depend on swift movement through the water, so a stremlined shape is essential. Thus, it is the similar habitat that resulted in selection of similar adaptive features in different groups of organisms, but toward the same function. (ii) Spines ( modified leaves ) and thorns ( modified stems ), both look similar and provide protection to the plant, the plants to which they belong are distantly related. |
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