Parallel+Evolution

Parallel evolution is when environmental conditions cause two different, unrelated organisms to develop

 similar traits or characteristics. Rather than diverging or converging at a particular place in time, the lines

evolve together in a parallel manner(1). Many of these groups are geographically separated and show a

morphological resemblance to each other(2). An example of this would be the animals of Australia vs.

animals in the North America.



(1). http://science.jrank.org/pages/2611/Evolution-Parallel.html

(2). http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/442817/parallel-evolution

(3). http://www.txtwriter.com/Backgrounders/graphics/evolution/page14.jpg

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