Tag: convergent evolution
#9 Story of 2022: New Mode of Flight Found in Tiny Beetle
A millimeter-sized beetle flies efficiently with feathery wings and a beat mode not seen before. Did it evolve by natural selection?
#10 Story of 2022: Twelve “Shocking” Discoveries for Evolution
Some discoveries might be surprising from an evolutionary perspective, but not necessarily from a perspective of intelligent design.
Twelve “Shocking” Discoveries for Evolution
Some discoveries might be surprising from an evolutionary perspective, but not necessarily from a perspective of intelligent design.
Octopus Intelligence Poses Evolutionary Convergence Conundrum
Outstandingly bright — with eyes that strikingly resemble ours — yet their ancestors split from mammals and birds 600 million years ago.
Sea Turtles Display Elegant Design Solutions; They’re Also Really Cute
Apart from their being adorable, what many may not realize is that their motion on the sand is also amazingly efficient.