parallel evolution

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Camera-type eyes in both vertebrates and invertebrates are classic examples of parallel evolution, arising independently as comparable solutions to similar biological needs.

From Science Daily

That parallel evolution creates the illusion that the two lineages are closely related.

From New York Times

The other scenario, Rutherford explained, is that omicron had a "parallel evolution track" — from infecting animals from a human and then back to humans — that could have caused all of its mutations.

From Salon

Braun says that the data can be used to better understand everything from the parallel evolution of flightlessness in ratites like emus and kiwis to the evolution of vision and song learning in birds overall.

From Washington Post

Strikingly, half of the changes were shared by the rabbits in all three countries—evidence of parallel evolution.

From Science Magazine