The Term Convergent Evolution Is Most Applicable to Which of the Following

question 40

Multiple Choice

The term convergent evolution is most applicable to which of the following features?

• A) the legless condition found in various lineages of extant lizards
• B) the five-digit condition of human hands and bat wings
• C) the fur that covers Australian moles and North American moles
• D) the bones of bat forelimbs and the bones of bird forelimbs

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action and stress, triggering the "fight or flight" response.

Digestion

The process by which the body breaks down food into smaller components, ultimately to be absorbed into the bloodstream for nutrition.

Pupil Dilation

The expansion of the pupil, influenced by light exposure, emotional states, and arousal levels.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body.