What is convergent evolution?

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Convergent evolution
Convergent evolution is the process through which two species with no common ancestors gain similar features.
The availability of specialized roles provided by the environment promotes convergent evolution.
Convergent evolution has led to analogous organs.
For example, sharks and dolphins, although they are not closely related, have a striking resemblance.

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In convergent evolution,

The word convergent signifying what?

Convergent evolution is illustrated by:

Adaptive radiation is an example of [1]

(a) divergent evolution

(b) convergent evolution

(d) randomised evolution

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