Convergent Evolution Occurs When

question 4

Multiple Choice

Convergent evolution occurs when

• A) analogous structures evolve to be homologous.
• B) two or more populations merge into one.
• C) unrelated organisms develop analogous structures.
• D) two or more different species evolve to become one species.

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