Which of the following best defines the concept of analogous traits?

a. traits shared between species due to a shared evolutionary history
b. traits shared between members of the same species
c. traits shared due to convergent evolution
d. features that a species possesses that distinguish them from all related species.


Answer c

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A. 6 m.y.a. B. 4 m.y.a. C. Approximately m.y.a. D. Less than 2 m.y.a. E. More than 3 m.y.a.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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