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Evolutionary divergence is characterized by

  1. development of dissimilar characters in closely related groups.

  2. development of a common set of characters in the groups of different ancestry.

  3. development of characters by random mating.

  4. development of characters by inbreeding.
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Explanation

Evolutionary divergence (divergent evolution) occurs when a common ancestor gives rise to different species that adapt to different environments, leading to the development of dissimilar characters in closely related groups.

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