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convergent evolution

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convergent evolution

 
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–noun
the appearance of apparently similar structures in organisms of different lines of descent.
Origin:
1965–70
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con·ver·gence   (kən-vûr'jəns)   
n.  

  1. The act, condition, quality, or fact of converging.

  2. Mathematics The property or manner of approaching a limit, such as a point, line, function, or value.

  3. The point of converging; a meeting place: a town at the convergence of two rivers.

  4. Physiology The coordinated turning of the eyes inward to focus on an object at close range.

  5. Biology The adaptive evolution of superficially similar structures, such as the wings of birds and insects, in unrelated species subjected to similar environments. Also called convergent evolution.

con·ver'gent adj.
convergent evolution  
n.  See convergence.
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Main Entry:  convergent evolution
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See divergent evolution
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Cultural Dictionary

convergent evolution

The development through evolution of similar features by organisms with distinctly different ancestors. A common example of this is the evolution of wings in insects and birds.

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Medical Dictionary

convergent evolution n.
See convergence.

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