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What is the difference between convergent evolution and adaptive radiation?
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  • A Convergent evolution is when multiple adaptive radiations occurred in an isolated geographical area. Adaptive radiation is when different species evolved from a common ancestor in a given geographical area.
  • B Adaptive radiation is when multiple adaptive radiations occurred in an isolated geographical areA) Convergent evolution is when different species evolved from a common ancestor in a given geographical area.
  • C Adaptive radiation is when different species evolved from a common ancestor in a given geographical area. Convergent evolution is when multiple adaptive radiations occurred in an isolated geographical area.
  • D Adaptive radiation is when different species evolved from a common ancestor in a given geographical area.Convergent evolution is when different species evolved from a common ancestor in a different geographical area.
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The correct answer is: Adaptive radiation is when different species evolved from a common ancestor in a given geographical area. Convergent evolution is when multiple adaptive radiations occurred in an isolated geographical area.
Adaptive radiation is when multiple adaptive radiations occurred in an isolated geographical areA) Convergent evolution is when different species evolved from a common ancestor in a given geographical area.

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