Which group of animals is an example of morphological convergence?
A)sharks, penguins, and porpoises
B)panthers and tigers
C)apes and monkeys
D)sharks, skates, and rays
E)mice, rats, and gerbils

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Sharks, penguins, and porpoises are all examples of morphological convergence because they have all evolved similar physical traits (streamlined body shape, fins for efficient swimming, and blubber for insulation) despite not being closely related to each other. This is an adaptation to their shared aquatic environment. Panthers and tigers may have similar coloring but they are not an example of morphological convergence as they are from the same family (Felidae). Apes and monkeys may have similar physical traits but they are not an example of morphological convergence as they are taxonomically related as primates. Sharks, skates, and rays may have similar body shapes but they are also taxonomically related as cartilaginous fish. Mice, rats, and gerbils may have similar body shapes but they are all rodents and therefore not an example of morphological convergence.

Which Group of Animals Is an Example of Morphological Convergence