The observation that different geographical areas sometimes exhibit plant and animal communities of similar appearance,even though the individual plants and animals are not closely related,is called
A)the fossil record.
B)homology.
C)convergent evolution.
D)divergent evolution.
E)adaptation.

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Convergent evolution refers to the process by which different organisms independently evolve similar characteristics due to similar environmental pressures, such as living in similar habitats or having to adapt to similar selection pressures. This can result in similar communities of plants and animals in different geographic regions, even if they are not closely related. The other options listed are not applicable to this scenario.

The Observation That Different Geographical Areas Sometimes Exhibit Plant and Animal