Question

Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option.

• A. Brain of bat, man and cheetah
• B. Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
• C. Eye of octopus, bat and man
• D. Heart of bat, man and cheetah

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Eye of octopus, bat and man

• The examples of convergent evolution overlap with those of analogous organs. Analogous organs are the organs of different animals which have different basic structure but perform the same function.
• Eye of octopus, bat, and man have the same different structures but serve the same function.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.