Question

how do analogous organ provide evidence in support of evolution?

Answer 1

The existence of analogous structures suggest the occurrence of convergent evolution. Convergent evolution may be explained in terms of the environment, acting through the agency of natural selection, favouring those variations which confer increased survival and reproductive potential on those organisms possessing them. Analogous organs do not suggest evolutionary process but it suggests an evolutionary mechanism.

Answer 2



Prashant Mathur asked in Science

how do analogous organs provide evidence in favour of evolution?

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All similarities in organ shape aren't necessarily because of common ancestory. They do not have any common ancestors. They don't provide any evidence of evolution

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The existence of analogous structures suggest the occurrence of convergent evolution. Convergent evolution may be explained in terms of the environment, acting through the agency of natural selection, favouring those variations which confer increased survival and reproductive potential on those organisms possessing them. Analogous organs do not suggest evolutionary process but it suggests an evolutionary mechanism.