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Evolution — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEvolution3 Marks
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Define analogous organ. Give one example of analogous organ.
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Answer

The organs, which have similar functions but are different in their structural details and origin are called analogous organs. The analogous structures are the result of convergent evolution. Fins of fishes and flippers of whales are analogous organs.

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