Analogous structures produced as a result of:
Correct answer: A. Convergent evolution
- A. Convergent evolution
- B. Divergent evolution
- C. Natural selecting
- D. Common ancestory
Explanation
Convergent evolution is a process by which organisms that are not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of adapting to similar environments. Analogous structures are structures that have similar functions but different evolutionary origins. For example, the wings of bats and insects are analogous structures. Both bats and insects have evolved wings to fly, but the wings of bats are made of modified forelimbs, while the wings of insects are made of modified exoskeleton.
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Evolution describes heritable change in populations over generations through variation, natural selection and adaptation. Lamarckism explains inheritance of acquired characteristics, while Darwinism explains selection of favourable inherited variations; these historical explanations must not be confused with the modern genetic account of evolutionary change.
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