Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?

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Wings of birds and bats Correct Forelimbs of whales and humans Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita Vertebrate heart and brain

Wings of birds and bats evolved independently but serve the same function, demonstrating convergent evolution.

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