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Define homologous organ. |
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Answer» –Homology refers to the traits inherited by two different organisms from a common ancestry. –Homologous organs are those organs which are similar in structure and different in function. –These organs have similar origin & different function. e.g. (i) Forelimbs of vertebrates having pentadactyl limbs of similar origin and similar arrangement of bones. Muscles etc. |
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