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Which is the right option for Convergent and Divergent Evolution

  • Convergent Evolution Divergent Evolution
    Eyes of Octopus and mammals Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates

  • Convergent Evolution Divergent Evolution
    Thorns of Bougainvillia and tendrils of Cucurbita Wings of butterflies and birds

  • Convergent Evolution Divergent Evolution
    Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates Wings of butterfly and birds

  • Convergent Evolution Divergent Evolution
    Thorns of Bougainvillia and tendrils of Cucurbita Eyes of Octopus and mammals

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Convergent Evolution Divergent Evolution
Eyes of Octopus and mammals Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates


Convergent evolution involves the independent development of similar structures in organisms that are not directly related. It is represented by analogous organs. e.g., eyes of Octopus and mammals evolution, same basic organ becomes adapted by specialisation to perform different functions. It is represented by homologous organs, e.g., fore limbs of vertebrates (like seal's flipper, bat's wing, cat's paw horse's front leg and human hand), thorns of Bougainvillia and tendrils of Cucurbita.