Convergant evolution refers to the acquisition of similar environment-suiting features in critters that are unrelated.
An obvious result of convergent evolution (aka homoplasy) is found in bees, birds and bats, who belong to different lineages but have all evolved the ability to fly.
An obvious result of convergent evolution (aka homoplasy) is found in bees, birds and bats, who belong to different lineages but have all evolved the ability to fly.
Further reading
• George Mcghee (2011) "Convergent Evolution: Limited Forms Most Beautiful".
