Question

Give an example for convergent evolution and identify the features
towards which they are converging.


NCERT Class XII
Biology - Main Course Book

Chapter 7. Evolution

Answer 1

cnvergent evolution thorn and tendrils of bouganvellia and cucurbita

Answer 2

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Convergent evolution refers to the appearance of similar features in species of different lineages.

Convergent evolution forms analogous structures.

Example of convergent evolution is –

Wings of birds and butterflies, they perform similar function of flying but have different anatomically, i.e., different bone structures, different wing coverings, different shape and size.