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ZoologyEvolutionEvidences of EvolutionEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Homologous organs are

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Evidences of evolution include Palaentological evidences, Morphological and Anatomical evidences, Embryological evidences etc. Morphological and anatomical evidences include Homologous organs, Analogous organs, Vestigial organs etc. Homologous organs are those organs that are similar in structure but different in function. This suggests divergent evolution i.e. the organs had same ancestor but diverged and thus attained different functions. In the example wings of pigeon and Arms of humans clearly have different functions but the anatomy i.e. Bones are very similar.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:EvolutionSubtopic:Evidences of Evolution
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