the giant anteater of south america, the giant armadillo of north america, the giant pangolin of Africa and the spiny anteater of Oceania share many characteristics. They all eat ants, have long narrow snouts, few teeth and large salivary gland, yet they do not share a common ancestor. this is an example of which of the following?

Question

A. genetic drift

B. founder effect

C. adaptive radiation

D. convergent evolution

Answer 1

http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/c/convergent_evolution.htm