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What is divergent evolution? Explain tak...

What is divergent evolution? Explain taking an example of plants.

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Divergent evolution means that the same structure developed along different directions due to adaptation to different needs. The differently developed structures are homologous .
In plants , thorn of Bougainvillea and tendrils or Cucurbita are homologous organs. These developed from common ancestral structure in different directions due to adaptation to different needs .
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