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Analogous structures are a result of

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Stabilizing selection
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Divergent evolution
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Shared ancestry
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Convergent evolution
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Solution

The correct option is D Convergent evolution
Divergent evolution results in the formation of different functional structures as an adaptation to the environment in species having common ancestors.

Convergent evolution is the development of similar functional structures in unrelated organisms due to similar adaptations. Analogous organs are different structurally but perform the same function,they lead to convergent evolution.

Stabilizing selection favours the average or the normal individuals and eliminates the over specialised or less specialised individuals.

(D) Convergent evolution

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