Convergent evolution
Images from two different tree species (A and B), from different Families (and different Orders), taken in different continents…
A1 A2 A3 |
B1 B2 |
The thick bark offers protection to fire and thus these species are both adapted to live in fire-prone ecosystems [1].
Can you guess the species name of A and B? [ Answer: A | B ]
Notes
[1] See also: The ecology of bark thickness | The ecology of bark thickness (2): another twist