Convergent evolution” refers to the fact that two different kinds of organisms have converged on… features that are similar because they are inherited from a shared ancestor … a similar area with a particular environment that is distinct from where they came from … any features that are the result of selection for similar habitats (e.g., aquatic or burrowing). … features that are similar, but not inherited from a shared ancestor

Convergent evolution” refers to the fact that two different kinds of organisms have converged on… features that are similar because they are inherited from a shared ancestor … a similar area with a particular environment that is distinct from where they came from … any features that are the result of selection for similar habitats (e.g., aquatic or burrowing). … features that are similar, but not inherited from a shared ancestor

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter23: Principles Of Evolution

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