Cave-Dwelling Catfish and Cave-Dwelling Salamanders Share Striking Similarities: Both Organisms

question 46

Multiple Choice

Cave-dwelling catfish and cave-dwelling salamanders share striking similarities: Both organisms lack pigmentation, and their eyes are reduced or absent. The most recent common ancestor to these organisms had normal pigmentation and fully developed eyes. The similarities between cave catfish and cave salamanders are an example of

• A)convergent homology.
• B)analogy (convergent evolution).
• C)homology.
• D)exaptation.

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