Biology NEET Previous Year Question Paper NEET 2026 Previous Year Question Paper Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following is not an example of convergent evolution?

A
Fore limbs of whales and bats
B
Flippers of penguins and dolphins
C
Eyes of octopuses and mammals
D
Wings of butterflies and birds

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Divergent Evolution (Homology): Whales and bats share the same skeletal structure (pentadactyl limb) from a common ancestor, modified for different tasks.

, , & Convergent Evolution (Analogy): These involve unrelated species developing similar functions (swimming, seeing, flying) from different anatomical origins due to similar environments.

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