Analogous Structures Analogous
Structures
Structures of different species having similar or corresponding functions but
not from the same evolutionary origin.
Convergent
Evolution
The process where organisms that are not closely related independently
evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments.
Analogous Structures are an example of convergent evolution because they follow the idea that body
structures used for the same purpose have evolved differently from other beings not closely related. Examples
Sea creatures are all created differently but they all have fins or flippers. These have the same use,
which is to swim and move through water but are built according to their environment which causes
them to evolve differently. The other examples, wings, eyes, mouths all follow the same concept but
different structure. Similar to flippers, wings, eyes and mouths, sexual reproduction is also an example
of analogous structures because all sexual reproduction involves the use of sperm and eggs to create
offspring however the way the egg is fertilized is different among species.
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