Question
Biology Question on evolution
The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are the example of the
A
Adaptive radiation
B
Natural selection
C
Convergent evolution
D
Divergent evolution
Answer
Convergent evolution
Explanation
Solution
- Convergent evolution refers to the process where unrelated organisms develop similar characteristics or traits, often due to similar environmental pressures.
- Penguins and Dolphins both have flippers adapted for swimming, but they are not closely related and evolved these traits independently.
_This is a classic case of convergent evolution, where different species evolve similar traits despite having different ancestral origins. _
Thus, the correct answer is (2).