evolutionary divergence

Evolutionary divergence occurs when a single species splits into two or more separate species over time, often due to different environments, behaviors, or pressures. As populations adapt to their specific surroundings, they develop distinct traits. Over many generations, these differences become so significant that the groups can no longer interbreed, leading to new species. This process explains the vast diversity of life we see today, where related organisms have evolved unique features to survive and thrive in their specific habitats.