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Convergent evolution is illustrated by...

Convergent evolution is illustrated by

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dogfish and whale

B

rat and dog

C

bacterium and protozoan

D

starfish and cuttle fish

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Convergent evolution is the acquisition of same or similar charaters by distantly related lines of descent. Dogfish (pisces) and whale (mammals) have acquired aquatic charater though distantly related.
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