Define and explain: $Divergent$ evolution and $Convergent$ evolution.

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(N/A) $Divergent$ evolution occurs when a single ancestral structure or species evolves into different forms due to adaptations to different environmental needs or niches. This leads to homologous structures.
$Convergent$ evolution occurs when unrelated or distantly related species develop similar adaptive features or structures due to living in similar habitats or facing similar environmental pressures. This leads to analogous structures.

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