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) parallel evolution.
B) convergent evolution.
C) allopatric speciation.
D) introgression.
E) gene flow.

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The plants appearing similar despite not being closely related suggests convergent evolution. This occurs when organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits in response to similar environmental pressures.

Two Plant Species Live in the Same Biome but on Different