Multiple Choice
Which of these statements best distinguishes between parallel and convergent evolution?
A) The term convergent evolution is used when referring to phylogenetically more closely related organisms; parallel evolution is used when referring to phylogenetically more distantly related organisms.
B) The term parallel evolution is used when referring to phylogenetically more closely related organisms; convergent evolution is used when referring to phylogenetically more distantly related organisms.
C) The term parallel evolution is used when referring to phylogenetically parallel organisms; convergent evolution is used when referring to phylogenetically converted organisms.
D) The term parallel evolution is used when referring to morphologically similar organisms; convergent evolution is used when referring to morphologically different organisms.
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