Some molecular data place the giant panda in the bear family (Ursidae) but place the lesser panda in the raccoon family (Procyonidae)

If the molecular data best reflect the evolutionary history of these two groups, then the morphological similarities of these two species is most likely due to _____. A) the inheritance of acquired characteristics
B) sexual selection
C) possession of analogous (convergent) traits
D) possession of shared primitive characters


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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