- convergent form
- мат.сходящаяся форма
English-Russian scientific dictionary. 2008.
English-Russian scientific dictionary. 2008.
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convergent — adjective Date: circa 1751 1. tending to move toward one point or to approach each other ; converging < convergent lines > 2. exhibiting convergence in form, function, or development < convergent evolution > 3 … New Collegiate Dictionary
List of examples of convergent evolution — Convergent evolution the evolution of similar traits in unrelated lineages is rife in nature, as illustrated by the examples below.In animals;Mammals * The marsupial Thylacine Tasmanian Wolf, had many resemblances to the placental Canids.… … Wikipedia
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