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Which of the following statement/s is/are wrong?
I. Homology is based on divergent evolution whereas analogy refers to a situation exactly opposite.
II. The thorn and tendrills of Bougainvillea and Cucurbita represent homology
III. Analogous structures are a result of divergent evolution.
IV. Darwin's finches represent one of the best examples of adaptive radiation.

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