Question

drag the tiles to the boxes to form complete pairs. match each species with its mode of evolution. divergent evolution coevolution convergent evolution bees and flowers flying squirrel and flying phalanger cichlid fishes

Explanation:

1. Divergent Evolution: Occurs when a single species evolves into multiple distinct species. Cichlid fishes have undergone rapid divergent evolution, with many different species evolving from a common ancestor, adapting to different ecological niches in lakes (like Lake Victoria, Tanganyika, Malawi). So "cichlid fishes" matches with "divergent evolution".
2. Coevolution: Is the reciprocal evolutionary change between interacting species. Bees and flowers have coevolved: flowers evolved traits to attract bees (like color, nectar), and bees evolved traits to access flower resources (like long tongues, pollen - carrying structures). So "bees and flowers" matches with "coevolution".
3. Convergent Evolution: Happens when different species independently evolve similar traits. Flying squirrels (mammals) and flying phalangers (marsupials) are different species but have evolved similar gliding adaptations (like patagium - the gliding membrane) to adapt to similar ecological needs (gliding between trees). So "flying squirrel and flying phalanger" matches with "convergent evolution".

Answer:

• Divergent evolution: cichlid fishes
• Coevolution: bees and flowers
• Convergent evolution: flying squirrel and flying phalanger