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Molecular Clock
A molecular clock model uses DNA comparisons to estimate the length of time that species have been evolving independently. This model assumes that DNA sequences accumulate mutations at a relatively constant rate over time, allowing researchers to infer divergence time between species based on the number of differences in their DNA sequences.
Molecular Clock
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Taxonomists who rely solely on body-structure comparisons may face challenges due to convergent evolution, where different species develop similar traits independently. This can lead to incorrect classification and misinterpretation of evolutionary relationships. Additionally, variation within species and the presence of cryptic species with similar body structures can make accurate identification difficult.
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Unrelated species developing similar traits in different parts of the world demonstrate convergent evolution. This phenomenon occurs when different species adapt to similar environmental pressures, resulting in analogous traits evolving independently. Convergent evolution highlights the power of natural selection in shaping organisms to fit specific niches.
Interspeciation is the process of new species evolving from species that are already in existence. An example of this would be the new designer dogs.