Question

Which of the following statements explains why the sugar glider and the flying squirrel both have the ability to glide? A) Both evolved at the same time in geologic history. B) Both interbred and blended their gene pools in the past. C) Both learned to glide by imitating the same kinds of bird species. D) Both adapted to similar niches in which gliding increased their chances of survival.

Answer 1

D is the correct answer since all others are highly unlikely.