fissiparism

Example:Convergent evolution can explain why bats and birds have developed wings, which serve to help them fly, despite not sharing a common ancestry.

Definition:A process where unrelated species evolve similar traits or characteristics because they face similar environmental challenges.

Example:Stabilization selection occurs in populations that are subject to strong environmental pressures, leading to a reduction in variability and the stabilization of traits within the population.

Definition:A process in biology where populations are selected for a specific phenotype, which leads to a stable population with less variation.