Some Beetles and Flies Have Antler-Like Structures on Their Heads

question 5

Multiple Choice

Some beetles and flies have antler-like structures on their heads, much like male deer do. The existence of antlers in beetle, fly, and deer species with strong male-male competition is an example of

• A) homology.
• B) parsimony.
• C) convergent evolution.
• D) a synapomorphy.

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