why are flippers of whales and wings of birds are considered as homologous organs?
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Flippers of Whale and Wings of Bird are considered as homologous organs since they both have the same basic anatomy. Having the similar basic anatomy shows that they have evolved from very closely related ancestors. Even though they have the same origin, they both have been adapted for different functions. This is due to Divergent Evolution.
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The flippers of whales and wings of birds are both modified foreLimbs of animals.
Explanation:
- According to evolution, the flippers of whales and wings of birds are developed in a similar way during embryonic stage of life.
- However when the animal grew up, they looked completely different and this types of organs perform different function throughout their life.
- This types of organs which are present in the adult of an individual aur an organism is known as homologous organs.
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