CONVERGENTEVOLUTION

Convergent evolution

Convergent evolution describes the independent evolution of similar features in species of different lineages. Convergent evolution creates analogous structures that have similar form or function, but were not present in the last common ancestor of those groups.

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convergent evolution

Noun

  1. A trait of evolution in which species acquire similar properties because of their advantageousness.


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