MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 5. Origin and Evolution of Life
Flippers of penguin and dolphins is an example of ________.
- A Convergent evolution
- B Industrial melanism
- C Natural selection
- D Adaptive radiation
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Convergent evolution
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Detailed explanation
The flippers of penguins (birds) and dolphins (mammals) are structurally dissimilar but functionally similar, i.e., they are analogous organs. Analogous organs lead to convergent evolution (same function, different ancestry).
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