The Desert Hopping Mammals Were Given as an Example of __________

question 143

Multiple Choice

The desert hopping mammals were given as an example of __________.

• A)convergent evolution
• B)ecosystem interactions
• C)divergent evolution
• D)dispersal

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Definitions:

Orbicularis Oris

The orbicularis oris is a complex of muscles in the lip area that encircles the mouth, responsible for lip movements such as closing, puckering, and shaping during speech and eating.

Teres Major

A muscle of the upper limb that assists in the adduction and medial rotation of the arm.

Deltoid

A voluminous, triangle-formed muscle encasing the shoulder joint, essential for arm lifting and allowing for the shoulder's motion span.

Pectoralis Major

The pectoralis major is a large chest muscle that contributes to arm flexion, rotation, and the movement of the shoulder.