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Enumerate on convergent and. divergent evolution with suitable examples.

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Convergent Evolution: It creates analogous structures that evolve for same function and hence having similarities. 

Eg: Sweet potato (root, modification) and Potato (Stem modification)

Divergent Evolution: The same structure developed along different direction due to adaptations to different need. This is divergent evolution and these structures are homologous. 

Eg: Thorns and tendrils of Bougainvillea and Cucurbita.



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