Some molecular data place the giant panda in the bear family ...

[geoffrey]

Some molecular data place the giant panda in the bear family (Ursidae) but place the lesser panda in the raccoon family (Procyonidae). Consequently, the morphological similarities of these two species are probably due to
A) inheritance of acquired characteristics.
B) sexual selection.
C) inheritance of shared derived characters.
D) possession of analogous structures.
E) possession of shared primitive characters.

[penguins]

Easy! It's D. Bye for now

[geoffrey]

Thanks so much, the answer you provide was right on!

[meganlapinski]

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