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How do you consider tendrils of cucumber and thorns of Bougainvillea as homologous structures? - Biology (Theory)

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How do you consider tendrils of cucumber and thorns of Bougainvillea as homologous structures?

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Thorns of Bougainvillea and tendrils of cucumber are homologous structures, as both arise in axillary positions and are thus modifications of the branch.

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Chapter 8: Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 347]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 8 Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 17. | Page 347
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