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Which process explains why unrelated species in similar environments often develop similar features?
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A Artificial evolution
B Backward evolution
C Convergent evolution
D Divergent evolution
Explanation

Convergent evolution causes unrelated species to develop similar adaptations when exposed to similar environments.

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