When two species of different genealogy come to resemble each other as a result of adaptation, the phenomenon is termed as

  • A

    Divergent evolution

  • B

    Micro-evolution

  • C

    Co- evolution

  • D

    Convergent evolution

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Choose the homologous organs from the givenoptions.

$(I)$ Vertebrate hearts.

$(II)$ Vertebrate brains

$(III)$ Thorn and tendrils of Bougainvillea andcucurbita respectively

$(IV)$ Vertebrate limbs.

The correct combination is

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