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> Convergent evolution is a thing, it occurs, but it's generally considered super-rare.

Not anymore - though it depends on what precisely you mean by convergence, of course. I highly recommend the new book Improbable Destinies by Jonathan Losos[0]

[0]https://www.amazon.com/Improbable-Destinies-Chance-Future-Ev...

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