Evolution Question 8

8. Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option :

(a) Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah [2018]

(b) Heart of bat, man and cheetah

(c) Eye of octopus, bat and man

(d) Brain of bat, man and cheetah

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Answer : c

Hints & Solution

(c) Divergent evolution demonstrates how species can have common (homologous) anatomical structures, whereas eye of octopus, bat and man are examples of analogous organs showing convergent evolution.