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Forelmbs of cat, lizard used in walking, forelimbs of whale used in swimming and forelimbs of bats used in flying are an example of

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Homologous organs

B

Convergent evolution

C

Analogous organs

D

Adaptive radiation

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All are modified forelimbs, with the same types of bones, they have become different due to adaptation to habitate.
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