Although it might resemble a miniature penguin, the Dovekie is part of the alcid family and is not closely related to penguins. Why, then, are they so similar? Their resemblance is the result of an ecological principle known as convergent evolution. Convergent evolution occurs when organisms that aren’t closely related evolve in similar ways. In the case of Dovekies and penguins, each developed separate yet similar adaptations to frigid environments at opposite ends of the earth, including thick
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Although it might resemble a miniature penguin, the Dovekie is part of the alcid family and is not closely related to penguins. Why, then, are they so similar? Their resemblance is the result of an ecological principle known as convergent evolution. Convergent evolution occurs when organisms that aren’t closely related evolve in similar ways. In the case of Dovekies and penguins, each developed separate yet similar adaptations to frigid environments at opposite ends of the earth, including thick
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