NEETBiologyEvolutionMCQ+4 / −1
Among the following sets of examples for
divergent evolution, select the incorrect option.
- AForelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
- BHeart of bat, man and cheetah
- CBrain of bat, man and cheetah
- DEye of octopus, bat and man
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Correct answer: D
Divergent evolution occurs in the same structure which have developed along different directions due to adaptation to different needs, examples, forelimbs, heart, brain of vertebrates. Eyes of octopus, bat and man are examples showing convergent evolution.
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