A characteristic closely related to human evolution is binocular vision. Binocular vision refers to the ability of both eyes to focus on an object simultaneously, providing depth perception and better vision for tasks such as judging distances, grasping objects, and identifying shapes. This adaptation is associated with primates, including humans, and is advantageous for activities like hunting and navigating the environment.
So, the correct option is (B): Reduction in size of jaws
| Pair of skeletal parts | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| (a)$\,\,$ | Sternum and ribs$\,\,$ | Axial skeleton |
| (b)$\,\,$ | Clavicle and glenoid cavity$\,\,$ | Pelvic girdle |
| (c)$\,\,$ | Flumerus and ulna$\,\,$ | Appendicular skeleton |
| (d)$\,\,$ | Malleus and stapes$\,\,$ | Ear ossicles |
| Convergent evolution | Divergent evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Eyes of octopus and mammals | Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates |
| (b) | Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita | Wings of butterfly and birds |
| (c) | Bones of forelimbs of vertebrates | Wings of butterfly and birds |
| (d) | Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita | Eyes of octopus and mammals |