WAEC Biology 2013 Objective — Question 60
Question 60 of 60 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Darwin noticed that organisms in similar habitats across the world looked alike. This illustrates
- A. convergent evolutionCorrect
- B. adaptive radiation
- C. co-evolution
- D. descent with modification
Explanation
Convergent evolution: a single ancestor gives rise to many species that come to resemble each other due to similar habitats/adaptive pressures, though this general statement is more typically associated with convergence of unrelated organisms adapting similarly to similar environments.
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