Biology · Evolution
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A bird's wings are homologous to
- A
fishes tail fin
- B
dog's front legs
- C
mosquitoes wings
- D
alligator's claws
Homologous Organs: These organs have similar anatomical structures but perform different functions.
They are the result of divergent evolution.
A human's arm, a dog's leg, a bird's wing, and a whale's flipper are all homologous. The same bones are found in each structure; they only differ in their size and shape.
Homologous Organs: These organs have similar anatomical structures but perform different functions.
They are the result of divergent evolution.
A human's arm, a dog's leg, a bird's wing, and a whale's flipper are all homologous. The same bones are found in each structure; they only differ in their size and shape.
Tagged under Biology · Evolution · 2011