Inhabitants of oceanic islands resemble forms of the nearest mainland but show some differences.This is an example of
A)the fossil record.
B)homology.
C)convergent evolution.
D)biogeography.
E)development.

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This is an example of biogeography, which studies the distribution of living things around the world and the patterns of variation in those distributions. The phenomenon described is known as island biogeography, where organisms on oceanic islands are heavily influenced by their proximity to the nearest mainland or source population, but also develop unique characteristics, through processes such as genetic drift and natural selection, that help them adapt to the unique island environment.

Inhabitants of Oceanic Islands Resemble Forms of the Nearest Mainland