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Examples of homologous and analogous structures?


Ram Mohan Nayak 31st Mar, 2019
Answer (1)
masteranshu27 31st Mar, 2019
Examples of homologous structures -

1. Arrangement of bones of forelimbs in bats, whales, cheetah, humans

2. Vertebrate brains and hearts
3. Thorn of bougainvillea and tendril of Cucurbita

Examples of analogous structures -

1. Wings of insects (eg. butterfly) and of birds
2. Eye of octopus and of mammals
3. Sweet potato and potato
4. Flippers of penguin and dolphins

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