This independent development of similar adaptations is referred to as convergent evolution.

They were mainly included in the Phengodidae for having similar adaptation for displaying glowing lights.

They have similar adaptations because all of them use their tongue to eat nectar from the center of flowers.

Similar habitats tending to force the appearance of similar adaptations.

A similar adaptation is found in the gecko Cosymbotus.

Many authorities now support the split of falcons from the Accipitriformes, despite similar adaptations, due to the genetic evidence showing they are not closely related.

This implies similar adaptations to the terrestrial lifestyle, but not a close phylogenetic relationship.

However, some species in the Lumbriculidae are predatory and have similar adaptations as found in leeches.

Another similar adaptation in the fetus is the ductus venosus.

This can lead to convergent evolution, where unrelated populations display similar adaptations.