The Blue Candle Cactus, Found in Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert, and Euphorbia

question 42

Multiple Choice

The blue candle cactus, found in Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert, and Euphorbia polyacantha, found in the Eastern Hemisphere, both have succulent upright stems and protective spines. These similar characteristics result from

• A) convergence.
• B) a close genetic relationship.
• C) high water availability.
• D) desertification.

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