Two plant species live in the same biome but on different continents. Although the two species are not at all closely related, they may appear quite similar as a result of ________.
A) convergent evolution
B) allopatric speciation
C) introgression
D) gene flow

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Convergent evolution occurs when distantly related species evolve similar adaptations due to similar selection pressures in their environment. This can result in species from different continents appearing quite similar to each other despite not being closely related.

Two Plant Species Live in the Same Biome but on Different