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Question
When two species of different geneology come to resemble each other as a result of adaptation, the phenomenon is termed ______.
Options
micro-evolution
co-evolution
convergent evolution
divergent evolution
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Solution
When two species of different geneology come to resemble each other as a result of adaptation, the phenomenon is termed convergent evolution.
Explanation:
Unrelated groups can independently develop similar traits under similar environmental pressures. Divergent evolution instead produces different forms from a common ancestor.
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