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26 October, 07:55

If two organisms possess similar structures that serve similar functions but don't possess a common ancestor that shared that structure, then the structures are classified as

A. vestigial.

B. morphologies.

C. analogous.

D. homologous.

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  1. 26 October, 11:25
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    Analogous organ.

    Explanation:

    Analogous organ may be defined as the organs that have similar structure and function but not share a common function. This type of organ shows convergent evolution.

    Analogous organs are opposite to the homologous organ. For example: Wings of bats, insects and birds have similar structure and function but does not have a common ancestor, they are analogous organ.

    Thus, the correct answer is option (C).
  2. 26 October, 11:30
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    C. Analogous

    Explanation:

    For example, the wings of a fly, a moth, and a bird are analogous because they developed independently as adaptations to a common function-flying.
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