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

Options

A. `{:(,"Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),(,("a") "Eyes of Octopus and mammals","Bones of forelimbso of vertebrates"):}`
B. `{:(,"Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),(,("b") "Thornos of Bougainvillea and the tendrills of Cucurbita","Wings of butterfiles and birds"):}`
C. `{:(,"Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),(,("c") "Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates","Wings of butterfly and birds"):}`
D. `{:(,"Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),(,("d") "Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Ramapithecus ","Eyes of Octopus and mammals"):}`

Answer

A

Explanation

Convergent evolution involves the independent development of similar structures in organisms that are not directly related. It is represented by analogous organs, e.g. eyes of Octopus and mammals, wings of insects and birds. In divergent evolution, same basic organ becomes adapted by speciabsat1on to perform different functions.
It is represented by homologous organs, e.g. Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates (like seal's flipper, bat's wmg, cat s paw horse's front leg and human hand), thorns of Bougainvilla and tendrills of Cucuribtia.