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(D) Divergent evolution occurs when related species evolve different traits due to different environmental pressures,leading to homologous structures.

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Hearts and brains of vertebrates

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(D) Divergent evolution occurs when related species evolve different traits due to different environmental pressures,leading to homologous structures. $A$. Flippers of penguins and dolphins are analogous structures (convergent evolution). $B$. Eye of octopus and mammals are analogous structures (convergent evolution). $C$. Sweet potato (root modification) and potato (stem modification) are analogous structures (convergent evolution). $D$. Hearts and brains of vertebrates share a common ancestral plan but have evolved into different forms in various groups,representing homologous structures which are a result of divergent evolution.

Which of the following examples show divergent evolution?

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