Why might phylogeny based on physical characteristic in adults provide an inaccurate evolutionary history?
A. adult anatomy isn't strongly influenced by natural selection
B. convergent evolution produces similar traits in unrelated species
C. adult anatomy is too variable within a species
D. producing offspring may affect the development of future traits
Answer: B. convergent evolution produces similar traits in unrelated species
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