Biology 2e
Biology 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 18, Problem 7RQ

Which situation is most likely an example of convergent evolution?

  1. Squid and humans have eyes similar in structure
  2. Worms and snakes both move without legs
  3. Some bats and birds have wings that allow them to fly
  4. all of the above

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