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The given figure shows an example of

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homologous organs

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convergent evolution

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divergent evolution

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both a and c

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A thorn of Bougainvillea and a tendrill of Curcurbita, both are stem modifications and thus represent homologous structures. The modifications indicate the evolution of the organ to suit different functions which is also known as divergent evolution.
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