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convergent evolution
This term describes a biological phenomenon where unrelated species develop similar physical or behavioral characteristics because they face the same environmental pressures. It is a cornerstone concept in evolutionary biology used to explain why animals from different lineages often look alike, such as the streamlined bodies of sharks and dolphins.
In a technical context, this is strictly contrasted with divergent evolution, where related species evolve different traits. Because it refers to a specific biological process, it is treated as an uncountable noun and does not typically take a plural form in scientific discourse.
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Examples
The wings of birds and bats are a classic example of convergent evolution.
Wait, so you are saying that sharks and dolphins look similar because of convergent evolution?
Convergent evolution occurs when different species face similar environmental pressures.
Convergent evolution occurs when different species face similar environmental pressures.
I wonder if alien life would exhibit convergent evolution by developing eyes to see.
The streamlined bodies of aquatic animals are often the result of convergent evolution.
The streamlined bodies of aquatic animals are often the result of convergent evolution.
It is fascinating how convergent evolution leads unrelated organisms to solve the same problem in the same way.
It is fascinating how convergent evolution leads unrelated organisms to solve the same problem in the same way.
The professor explained that convergent evolution should not be confused with common ancestry.
Could the development of intelligence in octopuses and humans be a case of convergent evolution?
Could the development of intelligence in octopuses and humans be a case of convergent evolution?