Some beetles and flies have antler-like structures on their heads, much like male deer. The existence of antlers in beetle, fly, and deer species with strong male-male competition is an example of ________.
a. synapomorphy
b. convergent evolution
c. parsimony
d. homology

Convergent evolution involves process whereby organisms that are not of the same species or not closely related (not monophyletic), independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches. Structures which evolves as a result of convergent evolution are called analogous structures or homoplasies; they should be contrasted with homologous structures, which have a common origin.

Some beetles and flies have antler-like structures on their heads, much like male deer. The existence of antlers in beetle, fly, and deer species with strong male-male competition is an example of ________. a. synapomorphy b. convergent evolution c. parsimony d. homology

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Some beetles and flies have antler-like structures on their heads, much like male deer. The existence of antlers in beetle, fly, and deer species with strong male-male competition is an example of ________.
a. synapomorphy
b. convergent evolution
c. parsimony
d. homology