Species in widely separated but similar biomes often appear to display similar characteristics because of
A) convergent evolution.
B) coevolution.
C) mutations.
D) evolutionary drift.

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Species in widely separated biomes may evolve similar characteristics due to convergent evolution, where similar selective pressures in different environments result in similar adaptations. Coevolution, mutations, and evolutionary drift may also play a role in shaping characteristics, but they are not specific to explaining similarities between species in different biomes.

Species in Widely Separated but Similar Biomes Often Appear to Display