Which of the following describes the evolution of multicellularity in fungi and animals?
A) common ancestry
B) convergent evolution
C) inheritance of acquired traits
D) serial endosymbioses

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Multicellularity in fungi and animals evolved through convergent evolution, meaning that these organisms independently evolved similar complex traits despite not sharing a direct common ancestor for those traits. This process illustrates how similar environmental pressures can lead to similar adaptations in different lineages.

Which of the Following Describes the Evolution of Multicellularity in Fungi