Which one of the following is the best example of convergent evolution and similarity due to it?
(a) Wing structure of bat and bird
(b) Trunk of elephant and body of whale
(c) Chameleon and shark
(d) Light organs and changes in arrangement of eyes—Anglerfish
WBBSE
Class X
Life Science
04 (a) Evolution
01 Mark
2025
(a) Wing structure of bat and bird
Explanation:
The wing structure of bats (mammals) and birds (aves) is an example of convergent evolution. Though these animals belong to different classes, the wings have evolved independently to serve a similar function (flight) to adapt to their environment, leading to analogous organs with similar functions but different origins.
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