Give an Example of Two Groups of Closely Related Organisms

question 10

Essay

Give an example of two groups of closely related organisms that have developed divergent traits because natural selection has worked differently on them,and then contrast this with an example of two groups of organisms that share one or more similar traits from being exposed to similar selective conditions.Explain the selective processes that worked on the groups of organisms in both examples,and be sure to use the scientific term for each set of conditions.Try to use examples other than those presented in your text.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The cost benefits that organizations gain from their operation size, where the cost for each unit of output typically reduces as the scale increases.

Inputs

Inputs are the resources used in the production process to create goods or services, including labor, raw materials, machinery, and capital.

Production

The process of creating goods or services by combining labor, machinery, and materials resources.

Returns to Scale

The rate at which output increases as inputs are increased proportionally.