A) Convergent evolution Divergent evolution Eyes of Octopus and mammals Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates
B) Thorns of Bougainvillia and tendrils of Cucurbits Wings of butterflies and birds
C) Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates Wings of butterfly and birds
D) Thorns of Bougainvillia and tendrils of Cucurbita Eyes of Octopus and mammals
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Convergent evolution involves the independent development of similar structures in organisms that are not directly related. It is represented by analogous organs, e.g., eyes of Octopus and mammals, wings of insects and birds. In divergent evolution, same basic organ becomes adapted by specialization to perform different functions. It is represented by homologous organs, e.g., fore limbs of vertebrates (like seal's flipper, bat's wing, cat's paw horse's front leg and human hand), thorns of Bougainviuia and tendrils of Cucurbita.
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