It Has Been Observed That Organisms on Islands Are Different

question 5

Multiple Choice

It has been observed that organisms on islands are different from, but closely related to, similar forms found on the nearest continent. This is taken as evidence that

• A) island forms and mainland forms descended from common ancestors.
• B) common environments are inhabited by the same organisms.
• C) the islands were originally part of the continent.
• D) the island forms and mainland forms are converging.
• E) island forms and mainland forms have identical gene pools.

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