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Evolutionary biology

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Carcinization Carcinization is an evolutionary process where crustaceans that are not true crabs independently evolve crab-like bodies.
Convergent Evolution Convergent evolution is the independent development of similar traits in species from completely different evolutionary branches.
Evolution of the eye How simple light-sensing cells evolved into complex eyes multiple times across animal history through gradual natural selection.
Natural Selection Natural selection is the process where organisms with traits better suited to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully.