What is another word for parallel evolutions?
Pronunciation: [pˈaɹəlˌɛl ɪvəlˈuːʃənz] (IPA) 
Parallel evolutions refer to the process of two or more organisms evolving separately but similarly in response to similar environmental pressures. Some synonyms for parallel evolution include convergent evolution, parallelism, homoplasy, and analogical evolution. Convergent evolution is a process in which organisms from different lineages develop similar traits to adapt to similar environments. Parallelism is the development of similar structures or traits by closely related organisms. Homoplasy involves similar traits emerging independently in different organisms, while analogical evolution results in similar adaptations in unrelated organisms due to similar environmental pressures. These synonyms highlight the complex and dynamic nature of evolution and the myriad ways in which organisms adapt to their environments.
