WAEC Biology 2013 Question 60

Question 60

Evolution

Darwin noticed that organisms in similar habitats across the world looked alike. This illustrates

  1. A.Convergent evolution.
  2. B.Adaptive radiation.
  3. C.Co-evolution.
  4. D.descent with modification.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Convergent evolution.)

Explanation

Unrelated organisms facing similar conditions evolve similar features; this is convergent evolution.