Do You Expect Similar Characteristics to Evolve Between Plant and Animal

question 21

Multiple Choice

Do you expect similar characteristics to evolve between plant and animal species that are found in regions of the world where environmental conditions are similar?

• A) Yes, this is convergent evolution and analogous traits would evolve in these biomes.
• B) Yes, but this is not convergent evolution.
• C) No, but the traits would be homologous
• D) No, this is not convergent evolution, but analogous traits would evolve in these biomes

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