The similarity of the characteristics of sheep and reindeer is due to their having a common ancestor. This sort of phenomenon is called A. parallel evolution. B. convergent evolution. C. homology. D. taxonomy.

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The similarity of the characteristics of sheep and reindeer is due to their having a common ancestor. This sort of phenomenon is called: homology.

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