The bright coloured eye spots on the wings of moth are an example of
warning colouration
disruptive colouration
crypsis
mimicry
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The fallacy in Lamarck's evolutionary theory was the assumption that
traits are acquired through disuse of body parts
acquried traits are heritable
acquired traits are seldom formed
traits are acquired through the use of body parts
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The flippers of a whale and the fins of a fish are examples of?
divergent evolution
coevolution
continous variation
convergent evolution
Correct answer is D
In evolutionary biology, convergent evolution is defined as the process whereby distantly related organisms independently evolve similar traits to adapt to similar necessities.
The main distinguishing features between the soldier termite and other members of the caste are the
presence of wings, possession of a small head and large thorax
presence of wings, possession of a large thorax and a small head
absence of wings, possession of strong mandibles and a large head
absence of wings,possession of big head and the absence of mandibles
Correct answer is C
Soldier termites have distinctively shaped heads and are typically bigger than workers. Their protruding mandibles help them protect their colonies. Soldiers have elongated bodies and are pale red, light brown, or white.
At what stage in the life history of a mammal is the sex of an individual set?
at adolescence
at puberty
at birth
at conception
Correct answer is D
The sex of a baby is determined by its chromosome make-up at conception.