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Evidences of evolution
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Which one of the following options gives one correct example each of convergent evolution and divergent evolution?Convergent evolution gives analogous structures: different origin, similar function. Eyes of octopus and mammals are an example (so are wings of butterflies and birds).
Divergent evolution gives homologous structures: same origin, different functions. Bones of the forelimbs of vertebrates are an example (so are thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita).
So the correct pairing is eyes of octopus and mammals (convergent) and bones of forelimbs of vertebrates (divergent).