Question

question: as a result of ____ evolution, distantly related species can look similar if their environments are similar.
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Explanation:

In evolutionary biology, convergent evolution is the process where distantly related species independently evolve similar traits or appearances because they adapt to similar environmental conditions. This fits the description in the question where similar environments lead to similar looks in distantly related species.

Answer:

convergent