Question

Eye of Octopus and eye of cat show different patterns of structure. Yet they perform similar function. This is an example of

• A. Analogous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
• B. Homologous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution
• C. Homologous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
• D. Analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution

• Convergent evolution is the process whereby organisms not closely related, independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches. Convergent evolution creates analogous organs.
  
• Analogous organs have similar function but have different structure and origin. For example, Eye of Octopus and eye of the cat.
• Hence Eye of Octopus and eye of cat show different patterns of structure. Yet they perform a similar function. This is an example of analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution.
• So, the correct answer is 'Analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution'.