Convergence Is an Evolutionary Process That Produces Similar but Not

question 73

Multiple Choice

Convergence is an evolutionary process that produces similar but not shared derived traits in organisms having common life histories but not common ancestors; which of the pairs of features is not convergent?

• A)the caudal fins of the whale and shark
• B)the opposable thumbs of the human and panda
• C)the hands of the chimpanzee and human
• D)the wings of the bat and bird

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