paralleladaptation
nounUK /ˌpærəlɛl ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
US /ˌpærəlɛl ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
When two different living things change in the same way to fit their homes.
The wings of bats and birds are a parallel adaptation for flying.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A book or movie changed in a similar way to another version.
The two parallel adaptations of the novel told the same story in different styles.
3. A matching change made to two systems at the same time.
The parallel adaptation of both software programs kept them working together.
4. In biology, when similar traits appear in species that are not closely related.
The parallel adaptation of fins in fish and dolphins helps both swim well.