The correct answer is option (2), because the flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins perform similar function but they are not anatomically similar structures. This is example of analogous structures. - Option (1) is incorrect as natural selection is a key mechanism of evolution. - Option (3) is incorrect as divergent evolution results in the formation of homologous structures. - Option (4) is incorrect as adaptive radiation is the process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to the other areas of geography.
The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are the example of the
NEET UG 2024 — Zoology Evolution
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The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are the example of the
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Held on 30 Apr 2024 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Natural selection
- B
Convergent evolution
- C
Divergent evolution
- D
Adaptive radiation
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