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Convergent evolution is shown by

A

Convergent evolution indicates common ancestry

B

Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are examples of convergent evolution

C

Selection of similar adaptive features in different groups of organisms but towards the same function is convergent evolution.

D

Homologous organs are result of convergent evolution.

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