Marsupial moles and placental moles do not share a recent common ancestor but they are both adapted to living underground, with similar body shape, reduced eyes, and spade-like legs for digging. This is an example of _________________ evolution.  

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


convergent  or  
homoplastic

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