Which of the following shows divergent evolution?

Biology Evolution Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 21, 2026

Forelimbs of Cheetah and human
, , ,

Wings of butterfly and of birds
, ,

Vertebrate heart or brain
, (F) , (E)

Eye of the octopus and of mammals
(E) Thorn and tendrils of Bougainvillea and Cucurbita
(F) Flippers of Penguins and Dolphins , (F)

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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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