The Story of the Earth

evolution
Comparative Morphology
Looking at body structures of different groups
you can compare similarities and/or differences.

Divergent evolution organisms had
common origin but look different now
because of evolution and changes

Convergent evolution organisms
become similar in shape or structure,
n response to similar environmental
conditions regardless of different
evolutionary ancestors.
Cladogram diagram of sequential
evolution

Derived character a feature or thing
that can be examined or labeled.
This must be inheritable and can be placed in a
logical inherited order.

These characteristics cannot be acquired during
a lifetime because they must be able to be
passed on.