convergent

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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

"The convergent evolution of crabs has happened about five times in history, but it's happened within the group of decapods."

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

There’s still so much to figure out about how convergent evolution works, not just in crabs but in all organisms.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2024

“The U.S., Japan, and the Philippines are three closely aligned maritime democracies with increasingly convergent strategic objectives and interests,” Jake Sullivan, the president’s national security adviser, said on Tuesday.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2024

A divergent thinker can come up with many different answers to a question, while a convergent thinker will come up with the one correct answer to a problem.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin