In a Comparison of Birds and Mammals, the Condition of Having

question 42

Multiple Choice

In a comparison of birds and mammals, the condition of having four limbs is ________.

• A) a shared ancestral character
• B) a shared derived character
• C) a character useful for distinguishing birds from mammals
• D) an example of analogy rather than homology

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Definitions:

Tangible

Capable of being touched or felt; having physical substance.

Intangible Personal Property

Non-physical assets owned by an individual or a business, such as intellectual property, stocks, or bonds.

Intellectual

Relating to the intellect or involving the exercise of the mind, often associated with knowledge and thinking processes.

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time; transient.