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(A) Divergent evolution occurs when two or more species share a common ancestor but evolve different traits due to different environmental pressures.

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Rat and Dog

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(A) Divergent evolution occurs when two or more species share a common ancestor but evolve different traits due to different environmental pressures. This is often evidenced by homologous organs,which have a similar structural origin but perform different functions. Among the given options,the rat and the dog are both mammals that share a common mammalian ancestor,and their limbs show homologous structures adapted for different modes of life. While 'Dogfish and Whale' is a classic example of convergent evolution (analogous organs),'Rat and Dog' represents divergent evolution from a common mammalian ancestor.

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

Divergent evolution is illustrated by which of the following?

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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

Select the appropriate option for the structures shown below.

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