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What are the examples of analogous structures?


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Analogous structures:

  1. Analogous structures are structures that are similar in function with different structural compositions.
  2. They have a different ancestral origin and hence do not have a shared common ancestor.
  3. Examples of analogous organs are wings of birds and butterflies, flippers of Penguins and Dolphins, eyes of the octopus and of mammals, sweet potato and potato.

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