Many Crustaceans (For Example, Lobsters, Shrimp, and Crayfish) Use Their

question 3

Multiple Choice

Many crustaceans (for example, lobsters, shrimp, and crayfish) use their tails to swim, but crabs have reduced tails that curl under their shells and are not used in swimming. This is an example of ________.

• A) convergent evolution
• B) a homologous structure
• C) natural selection
• D) a vestigial trait

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