The Comparison of Homologous Traits in Living and Extinct Organisms

question 83

Multiple Choice

The comparison of homologous traits in living and extinct organisms is an example of ____.

• A) comparative morphology
• B) taxonomy
• C) historical biogeography
• D) paleontology
• E) molecular biology

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