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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Linda Bryan

8 August, 10:59

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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Darrell Ayala · Answer 1

I would say "Convergent evolution." Two types of organisms have converged (after perhaps separating) into a common way of life, from varying circumstances