Question

How do homologous and analogous structures support evolution?

Answer 1

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Answer:

Examples of Analogous structures are the wings of insects, bats and birds.

Over millions of years, the development of wings by different species shows they are becoming more similar over time. This phenomenon is called convergent evolution and is driven by natural selection as a response to similar environmental pressures. Natural selection works in the same way in every environment, so the same adaptation will evolve in a variety of species if it is beneficial. However, analogous structures don’t necessarily mean that insects, bats and birds all evolved from a common ancestor.