Convergent evolution may occur when __________.
a. ancestral structures are co-opted for new functions
b. homologous structures are adapted for different functions
c. species have similar ecological roles
d. an individual species colonizes a new habitat
e. species are widely separated geographically
Answer: c. species have similar ecological roles
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