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Definitions

convergent evolution

NOUN

adaptive evolution

Synonyms

WEAK

biological evolution convergence parallel evolution speciation

Example Sentences

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It’s an example of convergent evolution, when completely unrelated species independently evolve comparable traits in response to similar environmental pressures.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

This process of carcinisation is a form of convergent evolution.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

Dolphins and bats both utilizing echolocation or birds and bugs both having wings are other examples of convergent evolution.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

Nevertheless, Reyes said the research shows how convergent evolution can complicate things.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2024

There may be some convergent evolution because there may be only one best solution to a certain environmental problem— something like two eyes, for example, for binocular vision at optical frequencies.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan