Two organisms occupying a particular geographical area (say desert) show similar adaptive strategies. Taking examples, describe the phenomenon.

• Two organisms occupying the same areas would show convergent evolution.

• This means that would try to adapt to the environment in a way that would benefit them.

For example: (let us consider the example taken, of a desert)

i. A desert has several types of drought resistant plants. Examples include Orchids, Agaves, Bryophyllum, Aloes, etc. All of them store mucilage and water but they’re different from each other morphologically.

ii. Similarly, wings of birds and butterflies, they perform similar function of flying but have different anatomically, i.e., different bone structures, different wing coverings, different shape and size. So in a similar habitat they are grouped due to similar adaptive features but have different ancestors.