Which is correct regarding convergent evolution?

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Convergent evolution indicates common ancestry.

Thorn of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are examples of convergent evolution.

Selection of similar adaptive features in different groups of organisms but towards the same function is convergent evolution.

Homologous organs are result of convergent evolution.

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Convergent evolution refers to the evolution of structures which perform similar functions, but have different structures. The selection of similar features, which have been modified for the purpose of adaptation, but perform similar functions, is convergent evolution.

Convergent evolution does not indicate common ancestry. Common ancestry is indicated by divergent evolution.

Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita are examples of divergent evolution.

Homologous organs also form as a result of divergent evolution.

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