- parallel evolution
- the independent evolution of similar structures in two or more rather closely related organisms.
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parallel evolution
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Parallel evolution — is the independent evolution of similar traits, starting from a similar ancestral condition due to similar environments or other evolutionary pressures [ [http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookglossPQ.html Online Biology… … Wikipedia
parallel evolution — the independent development of closely corresponding adaptive features in two or more groups of organisms that occupy different but equivalent habitats, as marsupial mammals in Australia and placental mammals on other continents. [1960 65] * * *… … Universalium
parallel evolution — the development of similar forms by related but distinct phylogenetic lieages … Dictionary of ichthyology
parallel evolution — simultaneous development of similar evolutionary traits among unrelated organisms … English contemporary dictionary
parallel evolution — par′allel evolu′tion n. bio the independent development of closely corresponding adaptive features in two or more groups of organisms that evolved in different but equivalent habitats • Etymology: 1960–65 … From formal English to slang
parallel evolution — The development of different organisms along similar evolutionary paths due to similar selection pressures acting on them … Glossary of Biotechnology
parallel evolution — the independent development of closely corresponding adaptive features in two or more groups of organisms that occupy different but equivalent habitats, as marsupial mammals in Australia and placental mammals on other continents. [1960 65] … Useful english dictionary
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