Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Convergent Evolution vs. Divergent Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Divergent and convergent evolution are explained and their differences are highlighted.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Evolutionary Biology: Evolution in Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientific article discussing the evolutionary processes involved when an insect species splits into two other distinct species. (Published: February 28, 2011)
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Examples of Analogous Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains that analogous structures are ones that are similar in different organisms yet have no common ancestry. This type of phenomenon occurs with convergent evolution. Includes lots of examples for both animals and plants.