Multiple Choice
Flying squirrels and flying lemurs do not actually fly but glide.They are able to glide because of the development of a patagium, a membrane that stretches from the forelimb to hindlimb on each side of the body.The independent development of this trait in two species that do not share a recent common ancestor with this trait indicates _______ evolution has occurred.
A) directed
B) convergent
C) divergent
D) genetic drift
E) synonymous
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