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The similarity of the characteristics of sheep and reindeer is due tohen their having a common ancestor This sort of phenomenon is called?
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Homologous characteristics (as opposed to analogous characteristics, eg a bats wing and a birds wing). So I guess its called homology?
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What are some physical characteristics of the rhinoceros?
Reindeer are a type of deer with much fur. Both male and female have antlers. they have large feet or hooves as well. They look much like caribou
Do female reindeer have antlers in winter?
Yes, and don't let those scientists fool you, caribou just a French-Canadian name for reindeer. They are not different species, reindeer and caribou should be called "reindeer". Caribou are wild reindeer (see Wikipedia).
Are reindeer carnivore?
No. They're herbivores, mostly eating grasses.
Do reindeer come out after it rains?
Reindeer do not only come out after it rains. This is just a very funny pun based on the name of the animal.
How do you get to the North Pole on Howrse?
On Christmas (25th December) the reindeer will take you to the north pole and if you have more reindeer, the better the present
The similarity of the characteristics of sheep and reindeer is due to their having a?
The similarity of the characteristics of sheep and reindeer is due to their having a common ancestor. This sort of phenomenon is called
The similarity of the characteristics of sheep and reindeer is due to their having a common ancestor This sort of a phenomenon is called?
taxonomy
What is the phenomenon called when the similarity of the characteristics of sheep and reindeer is due to their having a common ancestor?
The similarity of sheep and reindeer is due to parallel evolution. This is when two species have a common ancestor and have developed similar traits, despite living in different areas.
What is the phenomena called which explains the similarity of the characteristics of sheep and reindeer being due to them having a common ancestor?
homology
Are reindeer nocturnal?
They are not nocturnal. For they are just like their cousins the deer, elk, and moose which also do not have the characteristics of being nocturnal.
What are the physicals characteristics or reindeer?
Reindeer are quadrupedal mammals that are native to North America, northern Europe, and Siberia. In most reindeer populations, both males and females grow antlers. Antlers typically have lower and upper points. Fur color varies considerably amongst populations and according to the season.
What is the plural word for reindeer?
The singular possessive for reindeer is reindeer's.
What is the possessive of reindeer?
The singular possessive for reindeer is reindeer's.
Is buddy a reindeer?
Buddy can be a reindeer, but he is not.Buddy is not a reindeer.
Who are the 2 reindeer named after weather phenomenons?
Donner and Blitzen. Their names mean thunder and lightning in German. Comet is an astronomic phenomenon, not a meteorological one.
How many miles are between Jackson Mississippi and Reindeer Canada?
There's a Reindeer Island and a Reindeer Lake but no Reindeer.
Why was Rudolph the Reindeer invented?
probably as an analogy to sinterklaas (saint nicholas), whose legend is still alive in the Netherlands and flanders and who rides on a white horse. as santa Claus (note the similarity to saint nicholas) needed some vehicle to travel the whole world (like saint nicholas), and as he lived in northern Europe, a reindeer was the most obvious choice.
