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

This makes them striking examples of convergent evolution, where two evolutionarily distinct groups evolve similar characteristics due to similar environments and occupying similar niches.

From Salon • May 11, 2025

"Our research highlights a fascinating example of convergent evolution, where ferns and flowering plants independently developed similar strategies to defend themselves against predation by recruiting ant defenders with nectaries," said Suissa.

From Science Daily • May 30, 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