Q. Evolution convergence is characterized by
A) Development of dissimilar characteristics in closely related groups
B) Replacement of common characteristics in different groups
C) Development of a common set of characteristics in groups of different ancestry
D) Development of characteristics by random mating
Explanation
Convergent evolution is the phenomenon of development of similar adaptive functional structures in unrelated groups of organisms, e.g., wings of birds, bat and insects.
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