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Which is not an example of convergent evolution?

Updated On: May 31, 2024

Eye of an octopus and eye of man
Sweet potato and Potato
Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita
Wings of butterfly and wings of an Eagle

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The correct option is (C) :Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita

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