Similarity in Any Type of Biological Trait Resulting from Shared

question 3

Multiple Choice

Similarity in any type of biological trait resulting from shared ancestry is called ____.

• A) homology
• B) homoplasy
• C) exaptation
• D) anagenesis
• E) cladogenesis

---

Definitions:

Inspiratory Capacity

The total amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal exhalation, indicating the function of lung expansion.

Tidal Inhalation

The process of taking air into the lungs in a manner similar to the rise and fall of tides, typically in a gentle and rhythmic fashion.

Intrapulmonary Pressure

The pressure within the lung alveoli, vital for the process of breathing and gas exchange.

Pleural Cavity

The fluid-filled space between the two layers of the pleura, surrounding each lung.