Which of the Following Is an Example of Convergent Evolution

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?

• A)streamlined body shape in marine predators
• B)lack of pigmentation and working eyes in cave-dwelling and deep-sea organisms
• C)wings and ability to fly in birds and insects
• D)marsupial moles and placental moles
• E)All answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Delayed Conditioning

A paradigm in which the conditioned stimulus (CS) onset precedes the unconditioned stimulus (UCS), and CS termination occurs either with UCS onset or during UCS presentation

Hot Dog

A cooked sausage, traditionally grilled or steamed and served in a sliced bun as a sandwich.

Conditioned

Having learned a response or behavior through the process of conditioning, often in relation to a specific stimulus.

Delayed Conditioning

A classical conditioning procedure in which the conditioned stimulus is initiated before the unconditioned stimulus and both stimuli end at the same time.