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Convergent evolution is illustrated by ______.

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Convergent evolution is illustrated by ______.

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  • rat and dog

  • starfish and cattle fish

  • bacterium and protozoan

  • dogfish and whale

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Solution

Convergent evolution is illustrated by dogfish and whale.

Explanation:

A dogfish and a whale independently evolved a similar streamlined body shape in aquatic environments. Such similarity between unrelated groups illustrates convergent evolution.

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Chapter 9: Theory of Evolution and Evolution of Man - EXERCISES [Page 517]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 9 Theory of Evolution and Evolution of Man
EXERCISES | Q I. 23. | Page 517
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