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An evolutionary pattern characterised by increase in number and kind of closely related species is :

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Convergent evolution

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Parallel evolution

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Adaptive radiation

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Divergent evolution

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Solution

The correct option is C Parallel evolution
parallel evolution - is the evolution of closely related lineages usually with a single common ancestor.
Example, mammals, placentals and Marsupials

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