Class 12th Biology 2013 Set1 Delhi Board Paper Solution
Question 4
Identify the examples of convergent evolution from the following:
Identify the examples of convergent evolution from the following:
(i) Flippers of penguins and dolphins
(ii) Eyes of octopus and mammals
(iii) Vertebrate brains
Answer
(i) Flippers of penguins and dolphins
(ii) Eyes of octopus and mammals
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