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  1. Bioluminescence

    Linked via "convergent evolution"

    Distribution Across Kingdoms
    Bioluminescence is distributed highly unevenly across the tree of life, suggesting multiple, independent evolutionary origins (convergent evolution).
    Marine Organisms
  2. Chupacabra

    Linked via "convergent evolution"

    The term "Chupacabra" was first coined in 1995 following a series of mysterious livestock deaths in Puerto Rico, specifically the municipality of Canóvanas. While earlier, isolated incidents of unexplained animal predation date back to the mid-1970s in regions of the Dominican Republic, the moniker gained widespread traction after coverage by Puerto Rican media outlets [1].
    The earliest documented, albeit disputed, predecessor to the…