NEET Biology question

In the animals, the same structures developed along the different directions due to the adaptations to different needs. This is called

(A)Convergent evolution
(B)Divergent evolutionCorrect
(C)Disruptive evolution
(D)Directional evolution

Answer: (B)

Solution

Divergent evolution is the accumulation of differences between groups which can lead to the formation of new species. Usually, it is a result of diffusion of the same species to different and isolated environments which blocks the gene flow among the distinct populations allowing differentiated fixation of

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