It is believed that wild turkeys are descended from a peafowl-like, or peacock-like, ancestor. Look at the two photographs. The wild turkey is shown on the left, and the modern peacock is shown on the right.

Question

What genetic difference between the two animals is visible in the pictures?

a
The wild turkey lacks fanned feathers on its head.
b
The wild turkey lacks a noticeable tail.
c
The wild turkey has feathers on its lower legs.
d
The wild turkey exhibits no variation in color.

Answer 1

c
The wild turkey has feathers on its lower legs.