The classic example of divergent evolution is what is known as Darwin’s finches. (They are actually a type of tanager, not true finches, but that makes no difference to the argument.) When Darwin ...

Convergent evolution is when different organisms independently evolve similar traits. For example, sharks and dolphins look relatively similar despite being entirely unrelated. Sharks are egg ...

An unexpected result: The mammalian inner ear is a striking example of convergent evolution Mammals with distant evolutionary ties but similar ecological roles evolved comparable inner ear shapes ...

Convergent plate margins are arguably the most dynamic plate boundaries on Earth and have been the subject of many investigations and discussions since the advent of plate tectonic theory in the ...