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(C) connecting link is an organism that possesses characteristics of two different taxonomic groups. $(c)$ The Duck-billed platypus $(Ornithorhynchus)

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Duck-billed platypus between reptiles and mammals

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(C) connecting link is an organism that possesses characteristics of two different taxonomic groups. $(c)$ The Duck-billed platypus $(Ornithorhynchus)$ is a monotreme mammal that exhibits features of both reptiles (such as laying eggs) and mammals (such as having mammary glands and hair). Therefore,it serves as a connecting link between reptiles and mammals.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$ and Column-$III$
$(i)$ Vertebrate brain	Analogous organ,Divergent evolution
$(ii)$ Vertebrate heart	Homologous organ,Divergent evolution
$(iii)$ Flipper of dolphin and penguin	Homologous organ,Divergent evolution

Which of the following represents a connecting link as evidence in favour of organic evolution?

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$(i)$ Vertebrate brain Analogous organ,Divergent evolution

$(ii)$ Vertebrate heart Homologous organ,Divergent evolution

$(iii)$ Flipper of dolphin and penguin Homologous organ,Divergent evolution

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