Convergent evolution
A) explains the morphological similarity yet major genetic differences found between slime molds and fungi.
B) refers to two different organisms that develop similar characteristics in adaptation to similar environments
C) refers to the one organism dividing into two AND refers to two different organisms that develop similar characteristics in adaptation to similar environments.
D) explains the morphological similarity yet major genetic differences found between slime molds and fungi AND refers to two different organisms that develop similar characteristics in adaptation to similar environments.
E) refers to one organism dividing into two AND explains the morphological similarity yet major genetic differences found between slime molds and fungi.

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Convergent evolution
A) explains the morphological similarity yet major genetic differences found between slime molds and fungi.
B) refers to two different organisms that develop similar characteristics in adaptation to similar environments
C) refers to the one organism dividing into two AND refers to two different organisms that develop similar characteristics in adaptation to similar environments.
D) explains the morphological similarity yet major genetic differences found between slime molds and fungi AND refers to two different organisms that develop similar characteristics in adaptation to similar environments.
E) refers to one organism dividing into two AND explains the morphological similarity yet major genetic differences found between slime molds and fungi.

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Convergent evolution explains why organisms that are not closely related (like slime molds and fungi) can look similar if they adapt to similar environments. It involves different organisms developing similar traits independently, often because they face similar environmental challenges or ecological niches.

Convergent Evolution