NEET2013ZoologyEvolutionActual
The eyes of Octopus and eyes of cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar function. This is an example of
Options
- Ahomologous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution
- Bhomologous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
- Canalogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution
- Danalogous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
Correct answer
C. analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution
Step-by-step solution
The analogous organs are not anatomically similar structures through they perform similar functions. Hence, analogous structures are a result of convergent evolution different structures evolving for the same function and hence, having similarity. Homologous organs developed along different direction due to adaptations to different needs. This is divergent evolution and the structures are homologous.