The giant panda and the lesser panda share many morphological similarities. Molecular data, however, shows that the giant panda belongs in the bear family (Ursidae), while the lesser panda belongs in the raccoon family (Procyonidae). Therefore the morphological similarities between the two pandas is a result of
A) inheritance of acquired characteristics
B) inheritance of shared derived characteristics
C) inheritance of shared primitive characteristics
D) convergent evolution
E) homology
Answer: D) convergent evolution