Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 21 - Reconstructing and Using Phylogenies - 21.1 - All of Life Is Connected through Its Evolutionary History - 21.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 452: 3

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Similar traits that evolve independently arise in a process called convergent evolution. An example would be the evolution of wings in both bird and insects, when the two animal groups do not have a common winged ancestor. This occurs as the result of both animal groups requiring flight to thrive in a similar environment.

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Similar traits that evolve independently arise in a process called convergent evolution. An example would be the evolution of wings in both bird and insects, when the two animal groups do not have a common winged ancestor. This occurs as the result of both animal groups requiring flight to thrive in a similar environment.
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