Carcinisation
Carcinisation is an example of convergent evolution in which a crustacean evolves into a crab-like form. The term was introduced into evolutionary biology by L. A. Borradaile in 1916. It is believed to have occurred independently in at least five groups of decapod crustaceans.
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Carcinisation is an example of convergent evolution in which a crustacean evolves into a crab-like form. The term was introduced into evolutionary biology by L. A. Borradaile in 1916. Carcinisation is believed to have occurred independently in at least five groups of decapod crustaceans.
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