Question 4 In convergent evolution, two species are similar in their traits not because they are closely related and inherited those traits from a recent common ancestor, but instead because those two species evolved under similar environmental conditions or pressures. With this in mind, which of the following pairings and described traits are examples of convergent evolution? (You may select more than one if more than one applies)

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In convergent evolution, two species are similar in their traits not because they are
closely related and inherited those traits from a recent common ancestor, but instead
because those two species evolved under similar environmental conditions or
pressures. With this in mind, which of the following pairings and described traits are
examples of convergent evolution? (You may select more than one if more than one
applies)
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Shark
Gorilla
Tasmanian wolf
Dolphin
Chimpanzee
Gray wolf
Option: the streamlined bodies fins of a shark and a dolphin.
Option: the opposable thumbs and flat nails of gorillas and chimpanzees.
Option: the sharp teeth of a carnivore and long legs for chasing prey in a
Tasmanian wolf and a gray wolf.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 4 In convergent evolution, two species are similar in their traits not because they are closely related and inherited those traits from a recent common ancestor, but instead because those two species evolved under similar environmental conditions or pressures. With this in mind, which of the following pairings and described traits are examples of convergent evolution? (You may select more than one if more than one applies) 0.00 ARKIVE Shark Gorilla Tasmanian wolf Dolphin Chimpanzee Gray wolf Option: the streamlined bodies fins of a shark and a dolphin. Option: the opposable thumbs and flat nails of gorillas and chimpanzees. Option: the sharp teeth of a carnivore and long legs for chasing prey in a Tasmanian wolf and a gray wolf.
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