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Development of unrelated groups of animals along parallel lines in adaptation to a similar environment is called

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Adaptive convergence
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Adaptive radiation
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Adaptive divergence
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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.
So, the correct answer is 'Adaptive convergence'

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