Question

Identify the examples of convergent evolution from the following.
(i) Flippers of penguins and dolpins
(ii) Eyes of octopus and mammals
(iii) Vertebrate brains

Answer 1

Convergent evolution occurs when two groups of largely unrelated organisms are exposed to very similar environments and develop similar adaptations to survive. The examples of convergent evolution from the above-given examples are:
(i) Flippers of penguins and dolphins
(ii) Eyes of octopus and mammals