Compare and Contrast Convergent and Parallel Evolution,and Provide an Example

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Essay

Compare and contrast convergent and parallel evolution,and provide an example of each.

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Definitions:

Cardiac

Pertaining to the heart, its function, or its diseases.

Muscle Cells

Specialized cells designed to contract and cause movement; can be classified as skeletal, cardiac, or smooth muscle cells.

Muscle Fibers

Individual cells of muscles that are long, cylindrical, and capable of contraction to facilitate body movements.

Spindle-Shaped Cells

Cells that taper at both ends and are found in smooth muscle tissues and some types of soft tissue.