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Differentiate between analogy and homology giving one example one each of plant and animal respectively . ( B) How are they considered as an evidence in support of example of evolution ? |
Answer» Homology : this refers to simlar anatomy but different functioning . example : thorn and tendril of bouganivlllea and cucurbita and forelimbs of whale and bats . Analogy : this refers to similar functioning different anatomy Example : Eye of octopus and mammals and sweet potao ( root modification ) and potato ( stem modification ) these structures are considered as an evidence of evolution because : Homology points to development of a similar structure in different directions due to different needs indicating divergent evolution . 2. Analogy point to different structures evolving for the same function indicating convergent evolution . |
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