convergent evolution

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convergent evolution (uncountable)

(evolutionary theory) A trait of evolution in which species independently develop similar properties.

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Wherever there is a design that is highly successful in a broad range of similar environments, it is apt to emerge again and again, independently - the phenomenon known in biology as convergent evolution. I call these designs 'good tricks.' Daniel Dennett

Cetaceans display convergent evolution with fish and aquatic reptiles Mysticetes evolved baleen around 25 million years ago and lost their teeth. Source: Internet

Multiple similarities between the two pandas, including the presence of false thumbs, are thus thought to represent an example of convergent evolution for feeding primarily on bamboo. Source: Internet

He also promoted convergent evolution as a mechanism producing similar forms in similar environmental circumstances, and argued in a subsequent book that the appearance of human-like animals is likely. Source: Internet

However, there are also "Forced Moves" or "Good Tricks" that will be discovered repeatedly, either by natural selection (see convergent evolution ) or human investigation. Source: Internet

However this resemblance is only superficial and is a prime-case of convergent evolution. Source: Internet

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