When Two or More Related Lineages Acquire a Similar Characteristic

question 28

Multiple Choice

When two or more related lineages acquire a similar characteristic which is not found in a common ancestor these structures are said to be

• A)parallel.
• B)homologous.
• C)divergent.
• D)analogous.
• E)cladistic.

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