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Forelimbs if whales, bats, humans and cheetah are examples of which of the following processes?

A

Divergent evolution

B

Convergent evolution

C

Adaptation

D

Saltation

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Fore limbs of whale, bat, human & cheetah are homologous organ which represents divergent evolution.
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