The process whereby groups from the same common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences that result in the formation of a new species is known as

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The process whereby groups from the same common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences that result in the formation of a new species is known as (A) Divergent evolution. (B) Adaptive radiation. (C) Convergent evolution. (D) Biogeographical evidence.

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Whales, bats, cheetah and human share similarities in the pattern of bones of forelimbs. Though forelimbs perform different functions in these animals, they have similar anatomical structure.

Q. The process whereby groups from the same common ancestor evolve and accumulate differences that result in the formation of a new species is known as

Divergent evolution.

Adaptive radiation.

Convergent evolution.

Biogeographical evidence.

Whales, bats, cheetah and human share similarities in the pattern of bones of forelimbs. Though forelimbs perform different functions in these animals, they have similar anatomical structure.