Question

1. the similarities between the wings of insects and bats exemplify which of the following? marks : 1.00 e. succession d. recapitulation c. homology a. adaptive radiation b. convergent evolution

Explanation:

Insects and bats are different species with different evolutionary lineages. Their wings have a similar function (flight) but different anatomical structures and evolutionary origins. Convergent evolution is the process where unrelated organisms independently evolve similar traits to adapt to similar environments or functions. Insect wings and bat wings (bat wings are modified forelimbs, insect wings have a different structural origin) evolved to enable flight, so this is an example of convergent evolution. Homology involves similar structures from a common ancestor, adaptive radiation is diversification from a common ancestor, recapitulation is about ontogeny recapitulating phylogeny, and succession is about ecological community change—none fit as well as convergent evolution here.

Answer:

B. Convergent evolution