The winter coat of some animals like the rock ptarmigan, mountain hare and arctic fox are selected for seasonal white phenotypes during the winter in order to blend in with the snow. This represents an example of __________________________
Answer choices:
A) Common ancestry
B) Vestigial Structures
C) Convergence
D) All of the above
The correct answer is (C) Convergence.
Explanation - This animals show convergence camouflage to blend in with their surroundings. This is known as convergent phenotypic evolution. This helps them in safeguarding themselves and getting noticed by any predator. Such morphological changes occur depending on the season.
Option (a) is incorrect because common ancestory doesn't operate here. It happens when certain characters are inherited from the ancestor in subsequent species.
Option (b) is wrong since coat is not a vestigial organ. Vestigial organs are those which are useless but coat offere protection and warmth to the animals.
The winter coat of some animals like the rock ptarmigan, mountain hare and arctic fox are...
The winter coat of some animals like the rock ptarmigan, mountain hare and arctic fox are selected for seasonal white phenotypes during the winter in order to blend in with the snow. This represents an example of __________________________ Answer choices: A) Common ancestry B) Vestigial Structures C) Convergence D) All of the above