NEETZoologyEvolution
What type of organs and Evolution do these plants show?
Options
- AHomologous organs, Divergent evolution
- BAnalogous organs, Convergent evolution
- CAnalogous organs, Divergent evolution
- DNone of these
Correct answer
A. Homologous organs, Divergent evolution
Step-by-step solution
The thorns and tendrils of Bougainvillea and Cucurbita represent Homology. The same structure developed along different directions due to adaptations to different needs. This is divergent evolution and these structures are homologous.