The given figure shows an example of

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The given figure shows an example of <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/biology/6f249562dd958d3fb75dda6e8eef7ac8-.png" /> (A) homologous organs (B) convergent evolution (C) divergent evolution (D) both (a) and (c)

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A thorn of Bougainvillea and a tendril of Curcurbita, both are stem modifications and thus represent homologous structures. The modifications indicate the evolution of the organ to suit different functions which is also known as divergent evolution

Q. The given figure shows an example of

homologous organs

convergent evolution

divergent evolution

both (a) and (c)

A thorn of Bougainvillea and a tendril of Curcurbita, both are stem modifications and thus represent homologous structures. The modifications indicate the evolution of the organ to suit different functions which is also known as divergent evolution