单词	convergent evolution
释义	convergent evolution noun : the independent development of similar traits or features (as of body structure or behavior) in unrelated or distantly related species or lineages that typically occupy similar environments or ecological niches The remarkable resemblance of these moths to hummingbirds is a case of convergent evolution. Both are after the same thing: nectar deep within tubular flowers that lack "landing pads." Dan Gill In some cases, a taxon is composed of the descendants of unrelated ancestors that evolved similar features by convergent evolution and for this reason have been mistaken as relatives. Douglas J. Futuyma called also convergence compare analogy, divergent evolution, parallel evolution Word History First Known Use 1898, in the meaning defined above
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