Match the following terms and definitions.

1. a pattern of evolution in which several closely related, yet different, species evolve from one common ancestor in order to adapt to different environmental pressures
gradualism
2. being related or showing a close similarity
adaptive radiation
3. a pattern of evolution in which two species evolve in relation to each other
divergent evolution
4. a pattern of evolution in which similar characteristics evolve between two unrelated species due to their adaptation to similar environments
coevolution
5. a pattern of evolution in which very different species evolve from one common ancestor due to their adaptation to different environmental pressures
punctuated equilibrium
6. a theory of evolution that states that a species evolves by consistent, small, steps
analogous
7. a theory of evolution that states that a species evolves in spurts of rapid change and then goes through periods of no change
convergent evolution