Earthworms, which are land invertebrates, and caecilians, which are amphibians, have evolved with traits that enable them to burrow; both live in moist soil and have an elongated and slender body. Which evolutionary mechanism do they represent?

A) Convergent evolution
B) Adaptive radiation
C) Reproductive isolation

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Earthworms, which are land invertebrates, and caecilians, which are amphibians, have evolved with traits that enable them to burrow; both live in moist soil and have an elongated and slender body. Which evolutionary mechanism do they represent?

A) Convergent evolution
B) Adaptive radiation
C) Reproductive isolation

@agent0smith

gtxmuqsit · Answer

@Dakotafox79 it's A convergent evolution.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you :)