Question:
Analogous structures are a result of:
Analogous structures are a result of:
Updated On: Oct 29, 2024
- Convergent evolution
- Divergent evolution
- Parallel evolution
- Retrogressive evolution
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Analogous structures arise due to convergent evolution, where different species evolve similar traits independently. Example: wings of birds and bats.
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