NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER 2003

  • question_answer
                    Convergent evolution is illustrated by:                                                                                                           

    A)                 starfish and cuttle fish        

    B)                 dogfish and whale

    C)                 rat and dog                                                                           

    D)                 bacterium and protozoan

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Convergent evolution is the acquisition of same or similar characters by distantly related lines of descent. Dogfish (pisces) and whale (mammals) have acquired aquatic character though distantly related.


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