scientists notice structural similarities between fossils of a land animal and an aquatic organism. they…

scientists notice structural similarities between fossils of a land animal and an aquatic organism. they know the similarities are not a result of the two organisms having to adapt to similar environments. what can they attribute the structural similarities to?\n○ convergent evolution\n○ common ancestry\n○ transitional evolution\n○ similar mating habits

scientists notice structural similarities between fossils of a land animal and an aquatic organism. they know the similarities are not a result of the two organisms having to adapt to similar environments. what can they attribute the structural similarities to?\n○ convergent evolution\n○ common ancestry\n○ transitional evolution\n○ similar mating habits

Answer

Answer:

A. convergent evolution

Brief Explanations:

Convergent evolution leads to similar - structures in unrelated organisms due to similar environmental pressures. Since the similarities aren't from a common ancestor, it's convergent evolution.