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Standard XII
Biology
Phylogenetic Relationship
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Give an example of plant homology.
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Plant Homology:
Homology refers to similarity of structure, physiology or development of different species of organisms based upon their descent from a common evolutionary ancestor.
Bougainvillea
and
Cucurbita's tendrils
and
thorns
illustrate homology.
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