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    The Development of Similar Characteristics in Distantly Related Organisms Is
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The Development of Similar Characteristics in Distantly Related Organisms Is

Question 30

Question 30

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The development of similar characteristics in distantly related organisms is called ____.


A) divergent evolution
B) allopatric speciation
C) convergent evolution
D) parallel speciation
E) parallel evolution

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