All mammals, whale, dolphin, bat, monkey and horse have some important common characters, but they also show conspicuous differences. This is due to the phenomenon of:
A
Normalisation
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B
Genetic drift
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C
Convergence
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D
Divergence
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Solution
The correct option is D Divergence Divergent evolution is the evolution in which one species of animal or plant gives rise to a number of different forms. As the original population increases in size, it spreads out from its centre of origin to exploit new habitats and food resources.