Multiple choice

What is convergent evolution?

  1. organisms evolve with similar structure w/different function

  2. non-related organisms evolve to have the same adaptation
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Explanation

Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated organisms independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches. This often results in analogous structures.

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