Parallelism is

(a) adaptive divergence

(b) adaptive divergence of widely separated species

(c) adaptive convergence of widely different species

(d) adaptive convergence of closely related groups

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Correct Option (d) adaptive convergence of closely related groups

Explanation:

When convergent evolution is found in closely related species, it is called 'Parallel evolution' ( or  parallelism), e.g. development of running habit in deer 2 toed) and horse (1 toed) with two vestigial splint bones.

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