Development of unrelated groups of animals along parallel lines in adaptation to a similar environment is called
A
Adaptive convergence
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B
Adaptive radiation
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C
Adaptive divergence
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D
Adaptive induction
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Solution
The correct option is A Adaptive convergence When different groups of animals show similar adaptations due to similar environmental conditions, it is called convergent evolution, which is caused by adaptive convergence.