Wings of Insects and Birds Are Results of Convergent Evolution

question 14

Multiple Choice

Wings of insects and birds are results of convergent evolution. This means that

• A) insects must have evolved from birds.
• B) these organisms share a recent common ancestor and so have similar adaptations.
• C) these organisms have different adaptations to different environments.
• D) insects and birds have each independently evolved structures that serve the same function flight) but have done so in very different ways.
• E) the insects and birds must be related to possess such similar qualities. Unrelated species, each with very different structures allowing a common behavior flight), have independently evolved such adaptations. This is called convergent evolution since two species have converged on a similar solution to a common environmental issue. Here, flight is a highly advantageous mode of travel and both birds and insects have evolved ways to accomplish it.

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