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Mention one example each from plants and animals exhibiting divergent evolution.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Divergent Evolution:** - Divergent evolution occurs when two or more species that share a common ancestor evolve different traits or functions. This typically happens due to adaptation to different environments or ecological niches. 2. **Example from Plants:** - **Bougainvillea Thorns and Cucurbita Tendrils:** - Both the thorns of Bougainvillea and the tendrils of Cucurbita (squash or gourds) originate from the same part of the plant, known as the auxiliary branch. ...
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  • Which one of the following options gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and divergent evolution?

    A
    `{:("Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),("Eyes of octopus and mammals","Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates"):}`
    B
    `{:("Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),("Thorns of Bougainvilea and tendrils of Cucurbita","Wings of butterfly"):}`
    C
    `{:("Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),("Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates","Wings of butterfly and birds"):}`
    D
    `{:("Convergent evolution","Divergent evolution"),("Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbila","mammals"):}`

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

    A
    Eyes of octopus and mammals , Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates
    B
    Thomas of Bougainvillea and tendrills of Cucurbita, Wings of butterflies and birds
    C
    Bones of forelimbs of vertebrate , Wings of butterfly and birds
    D
    Thorns of Bougainvillia and tendrils of Cucurbita, Eyes of Octopus and mammals

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