Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 25 - Phylogenies and the History of Life - Review - Page 514: 4

Answer

D

Work Step by Step

Traits that demonstrate homoplasy are not inherited from a common ancestor, despite their similarities. Thus, homology does not describe their similarities. All of the answer choices given are examples of homoplasy.
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