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When two species of different genealogy come to resemble each other as a result of adaptation, the phenomenon is termed

1. microevolution
2. co-evolution
3. convergent evolution
4. divergent evolution

Correct answer: convergent evolution

Solution

Convergent evolution occurs when species with different ancestry independently evolve similar adaptations because they live in similar environments or face similar selective pressures. This produces analogous traits, not shared recent ancestry.

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