Unrelated Lineages of Rodents That Moved to Islands Have Increased

question 241

Multiple Choice

Unrelated lineages of rodents that moved to islands have increased in size relative to close relatives that are on the mainland.This increase in size is an example of _______ which is a type of _______.

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

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Definitions:

Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, often resulting in a desire to avoid or confront the source of fear.

Parasympathetic

Pertaining to the part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing down the heart rate and increasing digestive and glandular activity.

Sympathetic

Relating to, or denoting the part of the autonomic nervous system that accelerates the heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure or showing feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Somatic

Pertaining to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind or the environment.