A Lineage of Ants Evolved Wings About 30 Million Years

question 50

Multiple Choice

A lineage of ants evolved wings about 30 million years ago.A lineage within that lineage subsequently lost wings about 10 million years ago.The loss of wings is an example of a _______, which is a(n) ______.

• A) evolutionary reversal; homoplasy
• B) evolutionary reversal; synapomorphy
• C) convergent evolution; homoplasy
• D) convergent evolution; synapomorphy
• E) convergent evolution; evolutionary reversal

---

Definitions:

Face Value

Amount of principal due at the maturity date of the bond.

Interest Receivable

An asset account on the balance sheet representing interest income that has been earned but not yet collected in cash.

Strategic Goals

Long-term, broadly defined targets an organization sets to achieve its vision and mission.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Debt or equity securities not classified as held-to-maturity or trading securities, recorded at fair value.