convergent evolution

noun

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

Meanings

nounconvergent evolution (uncountable)
  1. uncountableevolutionary theoryA trait of evolution in which species independently develop similar properties.

Translations

Finnish konvergenttinen evoluutio
  • konvergenttinen evoluutioTranslations
French convergence évolutive, évolution convergente
  • convergence évolutiveTranslations
  • évolution convergenteTranslations
Greek συγκλίνουσα εξέλιξη
  • συγκλίνουσα εξέλιξη (sygklínousa exélixi)Translations
Polish konwergencja, ewolucja zbieżna
  • konwergencjaTranslations
  • ewolucja zbieżnaTranslations
Portuguese evolução convergente
  • evolução convergenteTranslations
Vietnamese tiến hoá hội tụ
  • tiến hoá hội tụTranslations
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