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What is Analogous Structure _ It’s Meaning and Definition Structures of different species.

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What is Analogous Structure _ It’s Meaning and Definition Structures of different species.

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📘 What is Analogous Structure?

✅ Definition:

Analogous structures are body parts or organs in different species that have similar functions but different structural designs and evolutionary origins.

Meaning in Simple Terms:

Even though two animals might look similar or do similar things (like flying or swimming), the way their body parts are built can be completely different. These parts are called analogous when they:

Examples of Analogous Structures:

Species Structure Function Structure Origin
Bird Wing Flying Modified forelimbs (bones)
Insect Wing Flying Membranous outgrowth (no bones)
Fish (shark) Fin Swimming Cartilaginous extension
Dolphin Fin Swimming Modified limb (bone-based)

Difference from Homologous Structures:

Analogous Structure Homologous Structure
Same function, different structure Same structure, may have different functions
Evolved due to convergent evolution Evolved from a common ancestor
Example: Wings of bird and insect Example: Arm of human and flipper of whale

Summary:

Analogous structures are features that appear similar in function across different species but do not share a common ancestry. They arise from convergent evolution, where organisms adapt similarly to similar environments.

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What is Analogous Structure _ It’s Meaning and Definition Structures of different species.