When unrelated organisms living under similar environmental demands evolve superficially similar structures, it is called
A) superficial selection.
B) comparative anatomy.
C) coevolution.
D) convergent evolution.

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This phenomenon is known as convergent evolution, where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.

When Unrelated Organisms Living Under Similar Environmental Demands Evolve Superficially