Multiple Choice
A lineage of ants evolved wings about 30 million years ago.A lineage within that lineage subsequently lost wings about 10 million years ago.The loss of wings is an example of a _______, which is a(n) ______.
A) evolutionary reversal; homoplasy
B) evolutionary reversal; synapomorphy
C) convergent evolution; homoplasy
D) convergent evolution; synapomorphy
E) convergent evolution; evolutionary reversal
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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