Multiple Choice
Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-the evolution of similar adaptations in distantly related organisms that live in similar environments
A) monophyletic taxon
B) polyphyletic taxon
C) paraphyletic taxon
D) homology
E) convergent evolution
F) homoplasy
G) phylogeny
H) apomorphy
I) synapomorphy
J) outgroup
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