NEET2024Zoology-Evolution

NEET 2024 Zoology Convergent and Divergent Evolution MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are the example of the

A

Convergent evolution

B

Divergent evolution

C

Adaptive radiation

D

Natural selection

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Convergent evolution occurs when different species develop similar traits independently, often due to similar environmental pressures. Penguins and dolphins have developed similar flippers for swimming, despite being from different evolutionary lineages.

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