What is parallel evolution?

Stuff You Should Know

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Society & Culture

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🗓️ 19 May 2011

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

In the process of parallel evolution, two seemingly unrelated species living in isolation can evolve surprisingly similar traits -- but how does it work, and why does it happen? Join Chuck and Josh as they break down the process of parallel evolution.

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