Which of the following shows divergent evolution?
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In divergent evolution, organisms share a common ancestor but have evolved different traits. This includes the forelimbs of cheetahs and humans , vertebrate hearts or brains , and the thorns and tendrils of Bougainvillea and Cucurbita(E).
The options , , and (F) describe analogous structures resulting from convergent evolution, where unrelated species develop similar traits independently to adapt to similar environments.
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