Convergent evolution occurs when natural selection causes distantly related organisms to
A) evolve into the same species despite the fact that they are members of separate populations.
B) merge into one continuous population because of reversals in continental drift.
C) evolve both analogous and homologous characteristics.
D) evolve similar structures in response to similar environmental challenges.
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