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Standard X
Biology
Morphological and Anatomical Evidences
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Explain how homologous organs form an evidence for evolution with an example.
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A homologous structure is an organ, system, or body part that shares a common ancestry in multiple organisms.
In evidence for descent with modification from a common ancestor. For example forelimbs of the vertebrate.
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