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Convergent evolution

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Independent evolution of similar outcomes in different lineages. Similar phenotypes can arise through the same gene, different genes in a shared pathway, or distinct mechanisms; independence of the evolutionary events must first be established.

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Convergent evolution by Ciro Santilli  40 Updated 2025-07-16
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