Parallel evolution occurs when

a. unrelated species have evolved structures with similar functions
b. closely related animals have developed similar characteristics that have evolved independently
c. unrelated species develop similar characteristics that are dependent on one another
d. related species have identical vestigial organs
e. unrelated organisms develop different adaptations to similar environments


b

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