Biology
Convergent Evolution of Predatory Adaptations
Quick fact
Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species face similar ecological challenges, leading natural selection to favor analogous adaptations—such as the torpedo-shaped bodies of sharks (fish) and dolphins (mammals) that reduce drag during high-speed pursuits.
Why this is interesting
Why do sharks and dolphins, despite their distant ancestry, both have streamlined bodies and keen senses for hunting? Explore the forces that shape unrelated predators into remarkably similar killing machines.