Which one of the following options gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and divergent evolution?

Options

A. `{:("Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),("Eyes of octopus and mammals","Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates"):}`
B. `{:("Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),("Thorns of Bougainvilea and tendrils of Cucurbita","Wings of butterfly"):}`
C. `{:("Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),("Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates","Wings of butterfly and birds"):}`
D. `{:("Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),("Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbila","mammals"):}`

Answer

A

Explanation

Development of similar adaptive functional structures in unreleated groups of organisms is called convergent evolution. It shows analogy Examples are wings of butterfly and birds, eyes of octopus and mammals, flippers of penguins and dolphins, etc. On the other hand, divergent evolution involves the modification of organs to perform For example forelimbs of vertebrates (whales, bat, cheetah, human). Though these perform different functions, they have similar anatomical structure.