Question

1. each of two islands is found to have a distinct species of land snail. the two species of snails are believed to have evolved from a common ancestor because they share numerous common features. which of the following processes would not be consistent with this hypothesis? a. isolation. b. natural selection. c. mutation. d. convergence.

Explanation:

The snails are believed to have evolved from a common ancestor. Isolation can lead to speciation, natural - selection and mutation can drive evolutionary changes within a lineage. Convergence is when unrelated species develop similar traits due to similar environments, not when they share a common ancestor, so it is not consistent with the hypothesis.

Answer:

D. Convergence