[Campbell Biology P.607] Based on the information and Figure 26.7, the similar body forms an... | Practice Question

Based on the information and Figure 26.7, the similar body forms and burrowing adaptations of the Australian 'mole' and the African golden mole are an example of what evolutionary phenomenon?

  • A: Homology
  • B: Analogy
  • C: Divergent evolution
  • D: Genetic drift

Explanation

The text explains that the mole-like animals in Figure 26.7 look very similar but have dissimilar internal anatomy and evolved independently. This is a classic example of convergent evolution, which leads to analogous structures due to similar environmental pressures.