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Question:

Identify the examples of convergent evolution from the following: (i) Flippers of penguins and dolphins (ii) Eyes of octopus and mammals (iii) Vertebrate brains

Solution:

Convergent evolution occurs when two groups of largely unrelated organisms are exposed to very similar environments and develop similar adaptations to survive. The examples of convergent evolution from the above-given examples are: (i) Flippers of penguins and dolphins (ii) Eyes of octopus and mammals