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[A]: Macro evolution produces groups of ...

[A]: Macro evolution produces groups of parallel special adaptations among convergent but related species.
[R]: Adaptive radiation/macroevolution don't produce evolutionary lines that converge in special adaptation with other related groups differing in general adaptation

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If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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If A is true and R is false

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If both A and R are false

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