Similarity Due to Convergent Evolution Is Called

question 29

Multiple Choice

Similarity due to convergent evolution is called

• A) analogy.
• B) homology.
• C) taxonomy.
• D) phylogeny.
• E) cladistics. Similarity due to convergent evolution is called analogy. Analogous structures have the same function in different organisms and groups of organisms, and they often arise as a result of adaptation to the same type of environment.

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