Which of the following pairs of structures is a result of divergent evolution?

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Divergent evolution results in homologous structures, which share a common ancestry but have evolved to perform different functions. Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are homologous structures as both arise from axillary buds but are modified for different functions (protection and climbing, respectively). Wings of a butterfly and wings of a bird, flippers of penguins and dolphins, and eyes of an octopus and eyes of a mammal are examples of analogous structures, which are a result of convergent evol