• Adaptive radiation - a pattern of evolution in which slightly different species evolve from one common ancestor
For example - Evolution of mammals after the extinction of dinosaurs.
• Co evolution - a pattern of evolution in which two species evolve in relation to each other
For example – Development of flowering plant and associated insects or pollinators
• Convergent evolution - a pattern of evolution in which similar characteristics evolve between two unrelated species
For example – similar function of flight or wings of insects, birds and bats
• Divergent evolution - a pattern of evolution in which very different species evolve from one common ancestor
For example – different types of beaks of finches
• Gradualism - a theory of evolution that states that a species evolves by consistent, small, steps
For example – evolution of tigers to develop better line marks on their body
• Punctuated equilibrium - a theory of evolution that states that a species evolves in spurts of rapid change and then no change
