Which of the following is related to divergent evolution?

Vestigial organs

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Analogous organs

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Homologous organs

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Rudimentary organs

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Solution

The correct option is C
Homologous organs

In divergent evolution, certain structures are developed along different directions according to their adaptation to different needs, as organisms branched off and evolved. Homologous organs are those organs that have a common origin but perform different functions due to the changes brought in them according to requirements of the respective organisms.

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Column I	Column II
(A) Tendril of Passiflora and thorn of Bougainvillea	(p) Fossil invertibrates
(B) Eyes in insects and octopus	(q) Homologous organs
(C) Nictitating membrane and vermiform appendix in man	(r) Analogous organs
(D) Ammonite and Trilobite	(s) Vestigial organs