The process that produces a similar phenotype among unrelated groups of organisms is

PATTERNS OF EVOLUTION

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A	adaptive radiation
B	convergent evolution
C	mass extinction
D	coevolution

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -In evolutionary biology, convergent evolution is defined as the process whereby distantly related organisms independently evolve similar traits to adapt to similar necessities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Phenotypic convergence can occur through mutations in different sets of genes that cause similar phenotypes in distinct lineages. Alternatively, phenotypic convergence may be caused by convergent or parallel evolution at the genotypic level (Wichman et al.

Detailed explanation-3: -Convergent evolution is when different organisms independently evolve similar traits. For example, sharks and dolphins look relatively similar despite being entirely unrelated.

Detailed explanation-4: -Convergent vs Divergent Evolution Convergent evolution is when two species with different ancestral origins develop similar characteristics, while divergent evolution refers to when two species diverge from a common ancestor and develop different characteristics.

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