An Example of Evolutionary Divergence Is Best Characterized by Darwin's

question 84

Multiple Choice

An example of evolutionary divergence is best characterized by Darwin's observation of ____.

• A) fossils along the coast of Argentina
• B) body armor similarities between armadillos and fossilized glyptodonts
• C) differences in appearance between nutria and beaver
• D) differences in bill shape and food habits of finches
• E) genotypic and phenotypic variability of species

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