Difference between revisions of "Convergent evolution"
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| − | In [[Theory of evolution|evolutionary]] biology, convergent evolution is the process by which two [[organisms]] or taxonomic groups | + | In [[Theory of evolution|evolutionary]] biology, convergent evolution is the process by which two [[organisms]] or taxonomic groups have a character in common due to independently adapting to a similar environment or niche not by [[homology]]. |
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Revision as of 13:44, April 4, 2008
In evolutionary biology, convergent evolution is the process by which two organisms or taxonomic groups have a character in common due to independently adapting to a similar environment or niche not by homology.