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Analogous organs are taken as evidence of ___ evolution:

Answer: convergent.

  • A convergent
  • B divergent
  • C no such
  • D reverse

Correct answer: A. convergent

Explanation: Analogy reflects convergent evolution toward a similar function.

Simple Phylogenetic TreeCommon ancestorLineage ALineage BLineage C1Lineage C2Branch points represent speciation events from a shared ancestor

A simple phylogenetic tree: a common ancestor branches into several descendant lineages over time, with each branch point marking a speciation event.

Concept context

Origin of life, Darwin's theory, natural selection, speciation, and evidence for evolution.

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