Given the Tree Below, the Similar Body Shape of Ichthyosaurs

question 38

Multiple Choice

Given the tree below, the similar body shape of ichthyosaurs and dolphins is best described as

• A) an example of convergent evolution.
• B) a homoplasious trait.
• C) an analogous trait.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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