Question

Which one of the following option gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and divergent evolution?

• A. Convergent evolution : Eyes of octopus and mammals; Divergent evolution : Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates
• B. Convergent evolution : Thorns of Bougainvillia andtendrils; Divergent evolution : Wings of butterflies and ofbirds
• C. Convergent evolution : Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates; Divergent evolution : Wings of butterfly and birds
• D. Convergent evolution : Thorns of Bougainvillia andtendrils; Divergent evolution : Eyes of Octopus and ofmammals

Answer 1

The correct option is A Convergent evolution : Eyes of octopus and mammals; Divergent evolution : Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates

Divergent evolution : Bones of forelimbs of vertebrate Convergent evolution : Eyes of octopus and mammals.
Divergent evolution means similar organs have same structural plan and found in similar organisms, diverge along different evolutionary lines and Convergent evolution means organisms with different ancestry converge together due to similar environment or habitat and evolve similar organs.

So, the correct answer is 'convergent evolution:eyes of octopus and mammals; divergent evolution:bones of forelimbs of vertebrates