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Question
The eye of octopus and eye of cat show different patterns of structure, yet they perform similar function. This is an example of :
Options
A.Analogous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
B.Homologous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution
C.Homologous organs that have evolved due to divergent evolution
D.Analogous organs that have evolved due to convergent evolution
Solution
The eye of octopus and the eye of cat (mammal) are example of analogous organs ecause they differ in the position of retina. In the eye of mammal, retina is inverted in position.
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