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Which could happen through convergent evolution? (a) two unrelated species could evolve into one species (b) two unrelated species could evolve similar features (c) two unrelated species could evolve very different features (d) two unrelated species could finish evolving

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The correct answer is B. Convergent evolution refers to the evolution process wherein organisms that are not closely related to each other develop similar traits due to their similar environment and similar ecological roles.

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