Which of the following is a statement that describes the concept of convergent evolution
a. Convergent evolution is the process by which unrelated or distantly related organisms evolve similar traits in response to similar environmental pressures.
b. It describes the phenomenon where different species independently evolve similar adaptations in response to similar environmental challenges.
c. Convergent evolution occurs when species from different evolutionary lineages develop similar characteristics due to similar selective pressures.
d. It refers to the process by which different species develop similar traits as a result of adapting to similar ecological niches.