Question

Palaentological evidences for evolution refer to the:

• A. homologous organs
• B. development of embryo
• C. fossils
• D. analogous organs

Answer 1

The correct option is C fossils

Embryology:

● Embryology is the study of the development of embryos.

● Similarities seen in embryos of different species give evidence of phylogenetic relationship between those species.



Homologous organs:

● Organs with the same structure but different functions are called homologous organs.

● For example, the forelimbs of whale are used for swimming , bats use them for flying, cheetah for running and man for various other purposes.

● Homologous organs have the same basic plan which suggests a common ancestor.



Paleontology:

Paleontology is the study of fossil records. Fossils are the preserved dead remains of organisms thus they are a good source to study evolution.

Analogous organs:

Biological structures with similar function but different origin are called analogous structures.


Summary

Paleontology:

paleontology is the study of fossil records. Fossils are the preserved dead remains of organisms thus they are a good source to study evolution.

Final answer

c. Fossils