Question

Describe with examples how morphological evidences be a tool for a taxonomist

Answer 1

● Some of the morphological evidences includes : Homology and Analogy

$\huge{ Homology - }$

》The organs having same structure but different function are known as Homologous Organs.

》It indicates common ancestry.

》It is a result of divergent evolution.

》Examples : Forelimbs of man, cheetah, bat ; vertebrate heart and brains.

$\huge{ Analogy - }$

》The organs having different structure but having same function are called analogous organs.

》It is a result of convergent evolution.

》Examples : Wings of birds and insects, Eyes of mammals and Octopus.