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Convergent evolution
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Remember: Convergent evolution = similar features in unrelated species due to adaptation (e.g., wings in birds and bats). % Topic Evolution
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Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species evolve similar traits due to adaptation to similar environmental conditions.
Example:
Wings of birds and bats serve the same function but evolved independently.
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