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Can A Convergent Evolution Adapt To A Similar Environment Or Ecological Niche?

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A convergent evolution is the process where organisms that are not closely related evolved independently and have similar traits. As a result of the convergent evolution the organisms had to adapt to a similar environment or ecological niche. An ecological niche is the organism's role in the community of different organisms found in the habitat. Convergent evolution involves structures that have similar structures or functions but their evolutionary ancestors are very unrelated to each other. The fossil records gives evidence for evolution from the past organism are different from the present day organisms. Even though many of the species have been extincted some evolved and adapt to its environment. Because of the fossil scientists can see

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