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This phenomenon is known as convergent evolution. It occurs when unrelated or distantly related species independently evolve similar traits or characteristics due to adapting to similar environmental pressures or ecological niches.

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All living organisms use energy. They also grow and reproduce. What is another characteristic of all living organisms?

Another characteristic of all living organisms is the ability to respond to their environment, either by moving towards or away from stimuli or by adapting in other ways to changes in their surroundings.


Why is it that human beings do not move backwards again in the process of evolution?

Evolution simply means change. There is no target or goal or end of the line; there is no "forward" or "backward", only "towards more suitable" and "away from more suitable". Humans are doing neither. We adapt our environment to us, not the other way around.


What is the action or movement of an organism as a result of a stimulus?

Response to a stimulus is called a response in organisms. This can include actions such as moving towards or away from the stimulus, or any other behavior triggered by the stimulus.


How do unicellular organisms react in heat and cold?

Unicellular organisms are able to move towards and away from heat just like animals can. So if the temperature is too severe then the organism can move away. However most unicellular organisms like to live in severe temperatures.


How does Darwin's theory of evolution explain microevolution but not macroevolution?

Those terms need to be done away with. There is no such division in the theory of evolution by natural selection, even in Darwin's time. There is evolution and speciation. One flows seamlessly into the other over time and we have myriad pieces of evidence supporting this.

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All living organisms use energy. They also grow and reproduce. What is another characteristic of all living organisms?

Another characteristic of all living organisms is the ability to respond to their environment, either by moving towards or away from stimuli or by adapting in other ways to changes in their surroundings.