Divergent evolution occurs in the same structure, example - forelimbs, heart, the brain of vertebrates which have developed along different directions due to adaptation to different needs. except the option 4, all are showing divergent evolution. whereas eye of the octopus, bat and man are examples of analogous organs showing convergent evolution. (octopus belongs to phylum Mollusca)
Which of the following does not show divergent evolution?
NEET UG 2018 — Zoology Evolution
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Which of the following does not show divergent evolution?
Official previous-year question
Held on 30 Apr 2018 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Brain of bat, man and cheetah
- B
Heart of bat, man and cheetah
- C
Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
- D
Eye of octopus, bat and man
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