Question
What are homologons organs? Explain with example.
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Answer
→ The organs of animals which have similar internal structure but different functions are called homologous organs.
→ For example whales, bats, leopards and humans (all mammals) have similarities in the internal structure of the forelimbs.
→ In the forelimbs of all these animals there are humerus, metatarsals, posterior metatarsals and ankles.
→ In these animals, organs with the same structure developed, but they were adapted in different directions and according to their needs. This is the evolution of divergence.
→ This structure is homologous.
→ Equivalence indicates common ancestors.
→ Other examples are the hearts and brains of vertebrates.
→ Thorn and tendrils of Bougainvillae and cucurbita represents homology.
→ For example whales, bats, leopards and humans (all mammals) have similarities in the internal structure of the forelimbs.
→ In the forelimbs of all these animals there are humerus, metatarsals, posterior metatarsals and ankles.
→ In these animals, organs with the same structure developed, but they were adapted in different directions and according to their needs. This is the evolution of divergence.
→ This structure is homologous.
→ Equivalence indicates common ancestors.
→ Other examples are the hearts and brains of vertebrates.
→ Thorn and tendrils of Bougainvillae and cucurbita represents homology.
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