Which of the Following Morphological Differences Is Most Likely Due

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following morphological differences is most likely due to a change in the relative growth rates of morphological structures during embryogenesis?

• A) the large jaw of human adults compared to ancestral apes
• B) the shortened fingers of bats compared to those of their ancestors
• C) the absence of hind limbs in whales compared to their terrestrial ancestors
• D) the presence of reproductive organs in the terrestrial form of salamanders

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