Flippers of Penguins and Dolphins are example of the

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6.Evolution

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The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are the example of the

Natural selection

Convergent evolution

Divergent evolution

Adaptive radiation

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Solution

The correct answer is option ($2$), because the flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins perform similar function but they are not anatomically similar structures. This is example of analogous structures.

– Option ($1$) is incorrect as natural selection is a key mechanism of evolution.

– Option ($3$) is incorrect as divergent evolution results in the formation of homologous structures.

– Option ($4$) is incorrect as adaptive radiation is the process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and literally radiating to the other areas of geography.

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Biology