Which of the following cannot result in homoplasy?
A) Convergent evolution
B) Evolutionary reversals
C) Descent from a common ancestor
D) Similar selection pressures
E) All of the above can result in homoplasy.

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Homoplasy refers to the development of similar traits in unrelated species due to convergent evolution or evolutionary reversals. However, descent from a common ancestor (option C) is the opposite of homoplasy as it refers to the development of shared traits due to common ancestry. Therefore, option C cannot result in homoplasy.

Which of the Following Cannot Result in Homoplasy