Question

If one species diverges to become two or more species, it is called:

• A. Cladogenesis
• B. Anagenesis
• C. Phyletic evolution
• D. Convergent evolution

Hint:

Cladogenesis leads to the formation of new species through branching, while anagenesis results in the transformation of a single species.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- Cladogenesis is the process by which a single species splits into two or more species, resulting in evolutionary branching.
- Anagenesis refers to the gradual evolution of a single species over time.
- Phyletic evolution is similar to anagenesis and involves gradual changes within a species, leading to its transformation into a new species.
- Convergent evolution refers to the process where unrelated species independently evolve similar traits due to similar environmental pressures.