The Term Homoplasy Is Most Applicable to Which of the Following

question 42

Multiple Choice

The term homoplasy is most applicable to which of the following features?

• A) the legless condition found in various lineages of extant lizards
• B) the five-digit condition of human hands and bat wings
• C) the β hemoglobin genes of mice and of humans
• D) the fur that covers Australian moles and North American moles
• E) the bones of bat forelimbs and the bones of bird forelimbs

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Definitions:

Reducing Frustration

Methods or strategies used to decrease the feeling of annoyance, impatience, or anger that arises in response to obstacles, setbacks, or unmet expectations.

Behavioral Modeling

A training or learning method that involves observing and imitating the behavior of others as a way to learn and adopt specific skills or behaviors.

Increase Aggression

The act or process of escalating hostile or violent behaviors or attitudes.

Aggressive Acts

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