Convergent Evolution Occurs When Two Distantly Related Groups of Organisms

question 54

True/False

Convergent evolution occurs when two distantly related groups of organisms develop similarities because they are adapting to similar environments.

---

Definitions:

-emia

A suffix used in medical terminology to denote a condition of the blood; for example, anemia (a lack of red blood cells).

Aneurysm

An abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel, potentially leading to rupture and hemorrhage.

Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's tissues and organs.

Hemangioma

A benign tumor made up of blood vessels, often appearing as a red or purple birthmark.