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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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