Some Fish Have Bony Fins

question 28

Multiple Choice

Some fish have bony fins.If the body of water they are in dries out,these fins can be used to help the fish "walk" to another body of water.In this context,bony fins are an example of ______.

• A) an exaptation
• B) neoteny
• C) punctuated evolution
• D) paedomorphosis

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Definitions:

Expense Recognition Principle

An accounting principle that dictates expenses should be recognized in the same period as the revenues they helped to generate, ensuring financial statements accurately reflect business activities.

Asset Valuation Principle

A principle in finance that entails estimating the current worth of an entity's assets, considering market value, use value, and other factors.

Historical Cost Principle

A fundamental accounting rule stating that assets must be logged and presented at the cost they were originally bought for.

Going Concern Principle

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