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Patterns of biological evolution (view source)
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==Parallel Evolution ==
==Parallel Evolution ==
Parallel evolution<ref> http://www.britannica.com/search?miid=1215119&query =parallel+evolution</ref> occurs when unrelated organisms develop the same characteristics or adaptive mechanisms due to the nature of their environmental conditions. Or stated differently, parallel evolution occurs when similar environments produce similar adaptations. The morphologies (or structural form) of two or more lineages evolve together in a similar manner in parallel evolution, rather than diverging or converging at a particular point in time.
Parallel evolution<ref> http://www.britannica.com/search?miid=1215119&query=parallel+evolution</ref> occurs when unrelated organisms develop the same characteristics or adaptive mechanisms due to the nature of their environmental conditions. Or stated differently, parallel evolution occurs when similar environments produce similar adaptations. The morphologies (or structural form) of two or more lineages evolve together in a similar manner in parallel evolution, rather than diverging or converging at a particular point in time.
==Examples of Parallel Evolution==
==Examples of Parallel Evolution==