Multiple Choice
A friend is trying to understand the concept of convergent evolution.Which one of the following statements best describes this concept?
A) Convergent evolution occurs when two species living in the same area become reproductively isolated.
B) Convergent evolution occurs when two species living in different areas become reestablished and are able to reproduce.
C) Convergent evolution occurs when two species living in the same area are competing for the same resource thus causing one to evolve away from the other.
D) Convergent evolution occurs when two species living in different areas evolve similarities through natural selection acting on those characteristics.
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