Which of these is an example of homoplasy? Select one: a. Forelimbs of humans b. Wings of birds and bats c. Leg of a dog and flipper of a dolphin d. A Presence and absence of hair
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Homoplasy refers to a trait that is shared by a set of species but not present in their common ancestor. This can occur due to convergent evolution, where different species independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments Show more…
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