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Why are analogous structures a result of convergent evolution?

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Why are analogous structures a result of convergent evolution?

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Analogous structures are the result of convergent evolution as they have arisen in the evolutionary process through adaptation of quite different organisms to a similar mode of life.

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पाठ 7: Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [पृष्ठ ३४७]

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नूतन Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
पाठ 7 Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 21. | पृष्ठ ३४७

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