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Explain the convergent and divergent evolution with suitable examples.

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When basically dissimilar parts of different animals are modified for the same purpose it is ‘ called convergent evolution, e.g. wing of bat-modification of forelimb and wings of insect are the extension of body wall and when the same basic organ becomes adapted by specialisation to different functions, it is known as divergent evolution e.g. limbs of vertebrates.



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