Test: AP Biology

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Squid and octapi have evolved eyes similar to those that humans have. Unlike humans, however, they do not have an optical blind spot, leading many to use the squid eye as evidence that the human eye is suboptimal. The human eye is fundamentally different in structure from that of a squid, however they serve the same purpose. This is an example of __________.

apomorphy

synapomorphy

homoplasy

autapamorphy

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