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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.

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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


The similarity of the characteristics of sheep and reindeer is due tohen their having a common ancestor This sort of phenomenon is called?

Homologous characteristics (as opposed to analogous characteristics, eg a bats wing and a birds wing). So I guess its called homology?


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.


Is buddy a reindeer?

Buddy can be a reindeer, but he is not.Buddy is not a reindeer.


What is the possessive of reindeer?

The singular possessive for reindeer is reindeer's.


How many miles are between Jackson Mississippi and Reindeer Canada?

There's a Reindeer Island and a Reindeer Lake but no Reindeer.


How much rain could a reindeer rain if a reindeer could reindeer?

a reindeer would rain all the deer it could rain if a reindeer could rain deer


Are there reindeer in Canada?

Yes, there are reindeer in Canada. The American caribou is a subspecies of reindeer.