Q. $Myrmecobius$and$Myrmecophaga$ are closely related and have similar adapatations for the same habitat. This phenomenon is
A) Divergent evolution
B) Homoplasty
C) Convergent evolution
D) Parallel evolution
Explanation
The organism of different classes can acquire similar characteristics independently and separately to avail the similar environment. This is known as parallel evolution.
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