Zoology-Evolution Theories
NEET Zoology Evolution Theories MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12
Consider a diagram showing the anatomical structures of forelimbs in whales, bats, cheetahs, and humans. Which type of evolutionary concept does this diagram illustrate?
A
Divergent evolution
B
Convergent evolution
C
Parallel evolution
D
Co-evolution
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The diagram illustrates divergent evolution, where similar anatomical structures, such as the forelimbs in mammals, develop in different directions due to adaptations to various needs, indicating homologous structures and common ancestry.
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