convergent evolution
Biology term for the process where unrelated organisms independently evolve similar traits. Synonym of 収斂進化.
See also: 収斂進化
The body shapes of dolphins and sharks are an example of convergent evolution.
Synonym; 収斂進化 is the more common term in biology, while 収束進化 is a variant.
Compound of 収束 (convergence) and 進化 (evolution).