MDCAT Biology MCQ #3592

A species of fish has a unique fin structure that is not seen in its closest relatives. What could explain this anomaly?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #3592

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A species of fish has a unique fin structure that is not seen in its closest relatives. What could explain this anomaly?

    • A) Adaptive radiation
    • B) Convergent evolution
    • C) Evolutionary innovation
    • D) Genetic drift

    Answer: Evolutionary innovation

    Explanation: Evolutionary innovation leads to new traits, unlike convergent evolution which mimics existing traits.