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Biology, 24.07.2019 12:30 idcbrooo

Although having evolved independently, the tracheal tubes of mammals and insects are both supported by rigid tissues. the trachea of a mammal is supported by cartilage, and the tracheae of an insect are supported by chitin. what selective pressure most likely led to the convergent evolution of these respiratory structures?

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