Question

The organs which are similar in morphology and ontogeny are called

Answer 1

QUESTION:-

The organs which are similar in morphology and ontogeny are called

ANSWER:-

===>>HOMOLOGOUS ORGAN

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• The same structure developed along different direction to adaptation of different direction due to adaptation to different needs is termed as HOMOLOGOUS ORGAN.
• Homologous always indicates the common ancestors.
• It is also called as DIVERGENT EVOLUTION

EXAMPLES:-

1. Vertebrates heart and brain.
2. thorn and tendril of bougainvillea and cucirbita.
3. forelimbs of mammals

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EXTRA INFORMATION:-

Analogous organ:-

Anatomically similar I.e similar function but different structure is called as Analogous organ

• Also called as CONVERGENT EVOLUTION
• Indicates the similar function

EXAMPLE:-

1. Flippers of penguins and Dolphins
2. sweet potato -root modification

potato-stem modification.

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Answer 2

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• The organs which are similar in morphology and ontogeny are called homologos organs .
• These are also called divergent evolution .
• Example-heart and brain .