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(i) Planaria, insects, octopus and vertebrates all have eyes. Can we group eyes of these animals together to establish a common evolutionary origin? Justify your answer.
(ii) "Birds have evolved from reptiles". State evidence to prove the statement.

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(i) Yes, eyes can be grouped together, which have evolved over generation from imperfect eyes in Planaria to perfect eyes in vertebrates.
(ii) Dinosaur is a type of reptile which has wings. Birds also have wings, so it can be proved that birds have evolved from reptiles.
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