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write note on homologous structure​

Answer 1

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Homologous structures are organs or skeletal elements of animals and organisms that, by virtue of their similarity, suggest their connection to a common ancestor. These structures do not have to look exactly the same, or have the same function.

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Answer 2

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Homologous structures are organs or skeletal elements of animals and organisms that, by virtue of their similarity, suggest their connection to a common ancestor. These structures do not have to look exactly the same, or have the same function. The most important part, as hinted by their name, is that they are structurally similar.It is an example of divergent evolution.

Examples of Homologous structure:

• human arm as compared to the wing on a bird.
• Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of Cucurbita