MCQ
Similarity developed in distantly related groups as an adaptation to the same function is called as:
- AConvergent evolution
- BConnecting link
- CMissing link
- DDivergent evolution
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Answer
- Convergent evolution
Explanation:
Convergent evolution means distantly related groups have different forms of structures or adaptation for performing similar functions.
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