Two evolutionarily unrelated plant species may live within the same type of biome but on different continents. Which of the following mechanisms would most likely result in these two species having similar traits?
A) convergent evolution
B) allopatric speciation
C) introgression
D) gene flow

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Convergent evolution is the process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches. In this scenario, the two plant species, despite being evolutionarily unrelated and living on different continents, develop similar traits because they are adapting to similar environmental conditions in their respective biomes.

Two Evolutionarily Unrelated Plant Species May Live Within the Same