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The process by which organisms with different evolutionary history evolve similar phenotypic adaptations in
response to a common environmental challenge is called :
- AConvergent evolution
- BAdaptive radiation
- CNatural selection
- DNon-random evolution
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Correct answer: A
The wings is a classic example of convergent evolution. Flying insects, birds and bats same all evolved the capacity of flight independently. All four serve the same function and are similar in structure but anatomically different.
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