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JAMB Biology 2011 Question 50

Question 50

Evolution

The wings of a bat and those of a bird are examples of

  1. A.continuous variation
  2. B.divergent evolution
  3. C.convergent evolution
  4. D.coevolution.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (convergent evolution)

Explanation

Bats and birds did not inherit wings from a common winged ancestor; each group evolved them on its own for flying. Unrelated groups developing similar structures is convergent evolution.