Modification of leaves as Tendrils & Thorns in plants are an example of

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6.Evolution

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Modification of leaves as Tendrils & Thorns in plants are an example of

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Convergent evolution

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Radiation

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Divergent evolution

D

Co-evolution

Solution

Leaves modified as thorns (Bougainvillea), tendril (Cucurbita) are homologous structure. The homologous organs show divergent evolution Analogous organs show convergent evolution. Coevolution involves evolutionary changes in one or more species in response to changes in other species of the same community.

Standard 12

Biology

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