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Convergent evolution is illustrated by

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A.dogfish and whale
B.rat and dog
C.bacterium and protozoan
D.starfish and cuttle fish

Solution

Convergent evolution is the acquisition of same or similar characters by distantly related lines of descent. Dogfish (pisces) and whale (mammals) have accuired aquatic character through distantly related.

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