Biology 2e
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Chapter 18, Problem 7RQ
Which situation is most likely an example of convergent evolution?
- Squid and humans have eyes similar in structure
- Worms and snakes both move without legs
- Some bats and birds have wings that allow them to fly
- all of the above
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