Homologous Traits Are Found in Two or More Species Because

question 20

Multiple Choice

Homologous traits are found in two or more species because

• A)some evolutionary process (usually natural selection) has independently fashioned similar traits in each species.
• B)those traits are from a common ancestor.
• C)Both of the above
• D)None of the above

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