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Question
The development of similar traits in two unrelated species that descend from a common ancestor, diverge, and then evolve in parallel is known as:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Parallel evolution involves two species descending from a common ancestor, diverging, and then independently developing similar traits along parallel paths.
Hint
This is like two paths starting from the same point, separating, and then running side-by-side.