Tag Archives | Adaptive Convergence in Mammals

Distantly related animals inhabiting similar habitats often develop independently similar morphological features that make them look similar. This phenomenon is termed adaptive convergence or convergent evolution which is the opposite adaptive radiation. Following examples may be cited of adaptive convergence (Fig. 33.11): 1. Aquatic Vertebrates: Figure 33.11 shows various aquatic vertebrates, not closely related showing a marked adaptive convergence (streamlined [...]