. What are analogous structures in organisms ? State the kind of evolution they represent.
. What are analogous structures in organisms ? State the kind of evolution they represent.

 

Answer : Analogous structures—that is, anatomical traits that are seemingly similar to one another—may exist in organisms that have evolved along divergent paths (e.g., the wings of birds and insects). Although such structures provide similar tasks, their evolutionary origins and developmental patterns are extremely distinct. A closer examination of the physical distinctions and evolutionary origins of bat and bird wings reveals that they are similar rather than homologous.