Convergent evolution in closely related species is called

Adaptive radiation

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Divergent evolution

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Parallel evolution

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Both A and C

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Solution

The correct option is C Parallel evolution
Convergent evolution is similar to parallel evolution, which occurs when two independent species evolve in the same direction and thus independently acquire similar characteristics. For example, Tasmanian wolf is a marsupial while a wolf is a placental mammal.
So, the correct answer is "Parallel evolution".

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Adaptive radiation is an example of [1]

(a) divergent evolution

(b) convergent evolution

(d) randomised evolution

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