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The eye of octopus and eye of cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar function. This is an example of

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Homologous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution

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Homologous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution

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analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution

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analogous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution

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