Which of the following would not be expected to result in homoplasy?
A) Convergent evolution
B) The independent evolution of similar structures in different lineages
C) Selection for traits that perform similar functions
D) The inheritance of ancestral traits
E) An evolutionary reversal

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The inheritance of ancestral traits would not result in homoplasy because these traits are already present in the ancestor and are passed down by inheritance, rather than evolving independently in different lineages.

Which of the Following Would Not Be Expected to Result