Question

Evolutionary convergence is development of

• A. Common set of characters in a group of different ancestry
• B. Dissimilar characters in closely related groups
• C. Common set of characters in closely related groups
• D. Random mating

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Common set of characters in a group of different ancestry

Development of similar adaptive functional structures in unrelated groups of organisms is called convergent evolution. Example: Wings of insect, bird and bat. Thus analogous organs show convergent evolution (adaptive convergence).