A bat's wing and that of a bird, a whale's flippers and the fish's fin are examples of?

A.

adaptive radiation

B.

vestigial structures

C.

continuous variation

D.

convergent evolution

E.

divergent evolution

Correct answer is D

  • Marine animals: Fish and dolphins are vastly different animals with different underlying DNA sequences and nervous systems.
  • Flying animals: Birds, bats, and insects all developed wings via different evolutionary paths.