Preferred term
convergent evolution
Is replaced by
Definition
- [Henderson's] similarity between two organisms, structures or molecules due to independent evolution along similar lines rather than descent from a common ancestor.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- convergence evolution
- convergent evolutions
- converging evolution
Scope note
- MS Academic Keywords
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0273
