With suitable examples, distinguish between homologous and analogous structures.

      

With suitable examples, distinguish between homologous and analogous structures

  

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Mercy
Homologous structures-These are structures with a common ancestral origin but are adapted to perform different functions in different organisms. An example includes the pentadactyl forelimb in vertebrates-(human being,bat,horse,dog)
Analogous structures-These are structures with a different ancestral origin but are modified to perform the same function in different organisms.An example includes the wing,present in the following organisms a butterfly,bat,birds all used for the same function(flying)
Chiry answered the question on November 7, 2017 at 17:38


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