UPSC 2026 environment: divergent, convergent and parallel evolution for prelims
Dear IAS/CSE Aspirants, 🔖 this details for your prelims 2026 🧬 UPSC 2026 Environment–Biology Focus: Types of Evolution ➡️ Divergent Evolution :- Species from common ancestor evolve different traits due to different environments :- Darwin’s finches & forelimbs of mammals (human–whale) ➡️ Convergent Evolution :- Unrelated species develop similar traits due to similar pressures :- sharks & dolphins; wings of birds & bats ➡️ Parallel Evolution :- Closely related species evolve similar traits independently :- marsupial & placental mammals; old world & new world porcupines ➡️ Co-Evolution :- Two species evolve in response to each other :- bees & flowering plants; fig & fig wasp