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What do the differences in homologous and analogous organs indicate?

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What do the differences in homologous and analogous organs indicate?

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Differences in homologous organs reflect divergent evolution and adaptation from a common ancestor. Similar functions in analogous organs reflect convergent evolution, not close common ancestry.

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Chapter 8: Evolution-Origin of Life - EXERCISES [Page 466]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 8 Evolution-Origin of Life
EXERCISES | Q I. 31. | Page 466
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