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Humming bird and Hawk illustrate

1. Convergent evolution
2. Homology
3. Adaptive radiation
4. Parallel evolution

Correct answer: Convergent evolution

Solution

Hummingbirds and hawks are not closely related, but both have evolved features suited for flight and aerial feeding/hunting. Similar adaptations arising independently in different lineages is convergent evolution.

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