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convergent evolution

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A trait of evolution in which species independently develop similar properties.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: evolutionary theory

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  • Finnish: konvergenttinen evoluutio — Translations
  • French: convergence évolutive — Translations
  • French: évolution convergente — Translations
  • Galician: evolución converxente — Translations
  • Greek: συγκλίνουσα εξέλιξη (sygklínousa exélixi) — Translations
  • Polish: konwergencja — Translations
  • Polish: ewolucja zbieżna — Translations
  • Portuguese: evolução convergente — Translations
  • Vietnamese: tiến hoá hội tụ — Translations