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Biology Evolution Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

Flippers of Penguins and Dolphins are examples of:

A
Convergent evolution
B
Industrial melanism
C
Natural selection
D
Adaptive radiation

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Flippers of penguins and dolphins is an example of analogous organs. Analogous structures are anatomically different but perform similar functions and hence are a result of convergent evolution.

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