convergent evolution

English

Noun

convergent evolution (uncountable)

1. (evolutionary theory) A trait of evolution in which species independently develop similar properties.

   Hyponym: carcinization

Related terms

• convergence

 

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: konvergenttinen evoluutio
• French: convergence évolutive (fr) f, évolution convergente f
• Galician: evolución converxente f
• Greek: συγκλίνουσα εξέλιξη f (sygklínousa exélixi)
• Polish: konwergencja (pl) f, ewolucja zbieżna f
• Vietnamese: tiến hoá hội tụ

See also

• homomorphism
• orthogenesis