The structural similarities between the same biomes that are geographically separated (such as tropical alpine scrubland) and have genetically unrelated plants are called __________.

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The structural similarities between biomes that are geographically separated but have genetically unrelated plants are called ecological equivalence. This means that similar environmental conditions have resulted in similar adaptations and ecological functions, despite the absence of a common genetic ancestry. Speciation refers to the process by which new species arise, and is not applicable in this context. Limiting factors refer to environmental factors that restrict the growth, abundance or distribution of an organism. Anthropogenic impacts refer to human activities that negatively affect the environment.

The Structural Similarities Between the Same Biomes That Are Geographically