Both Insects and Humans Evolved Jointed Legs to Allow Locomotion

question 7

Multiple Choice

Both insects and humans evolved jointed legs to allow locomotion on land. These structures are considered analogous because insects and humans

• A)stopped evolving at different times in Earth's history.
• B)evolved from different ancestors.
• C)cannot breed.
• D)faced different environmental challenges during evolutionary time.

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