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Common ancestry is not the only reason for similarities between species: similar traits can also develop if species experience similar selective forces and adapt to them in similar ways. These are called:

A. Analogies
B. Homologies
C. Taxonomy
D. Phylogeny



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Answer: A. Analogies

Explanation: Analogies, or analogous structures, arise when different species develop similar traits independently due to similar selective pressures and environmental conditions, rather than because of a shared common ancestry. This process is known as convergent evolution. In contrast, homologies (B) refer to traits inherited from a common ancestor. Taxonomy (C) is the science of classifying organisms, and phylogeny (D) refers to the evolutionary history and relationships among species.