Question

The human hand, cat paw and the horse foot, when studied in detail show the same structure of bones and point towards a common origin. What is the term given to such structures?

Answer 1

The human hand, cat paw and the horse foot show same structure of bones and points towards a common origin. These structures are called 'Homologous Organs'. A homologous structure is an organ, system or body part that shares a common ancestry in multiple organisms.