Convergent+Evolution

Convergent evolution is the development of similar adaptations to similar environmental

conditions by different animals of different species. An example of this would be the

wings/flight of a bat, a bird, and an insect. Each of these is a different example of species

 but they all have evolved differently, but they serve the same function and are similar

in structure(1). The force that drives convergence is natural selection. In the example, all

of the organisms face similar environments that have similar challenges and the traits

required to survive those challenges are selected for that environment(2).



(1). http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/c/convergent_evolution.htm

(2). http://www.biologyreference.com/Co-Dn/Convergent-Evolution.html

(3) http://www.peabody.yale.edu/exhibits/treeoflife/images/convergence4.jpg

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