[Campbell Biology P.518] According to the text, which of the following are presented as key ... | Practice Question

According to the text, which of the following are presented as key observations about life that the orchid mantis and its relatives illustrate? Select all that apply

  • A: Organisms are well-suited (adapted) for life in their environments.
  • B: The many shared characteristics (unity) of life.
  • C: The rich diversity of life.
  • D: Life originated from a single common ancestor.
  • E: Gradualism is the primary mechanism of evolutionary change.

Explanation

The text explicitly states that the orchid mantis and its relatives illustrate three key observations about life: organisms are well-suited adapted for life in their environments, the many shared characteristics unity of life, and the rich diversity of life.