[Solved] Which of the following is an example of homoplasy? A) fur in bears and seals B) cell walls in plants and fungi C) chlorophyll in flowering plants and algae D) scales in snakes and lizards Iris Diaphragm: A part of the microscope that adjusts the size of the aperture, controlling the amount of light passing through the specimen. Stereomicroscope: A type of microscope designed for low magnification observation of a sample using light reflected from the surface of an object rather than transmitted through it. Dissecting Microscope: A type of light microscope designed for low magnification observation of a sample, commonly used for dissection. Compound Light Microscope: An optical instrument that uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify small objects or details not visible to the naked eye.