Q7 of 38 Page 92

Forelimbs of mammals have a common basic structure or pattern, but are different in their usage/ function in different animals. They can be called _______.

organs that are similar in structure and have a common origin but are different in their function in different animals are called homologous organs. For example- limb of dog, dolphin, horse, human, wing of bat, all have a common pattern but are adapted to perform different functions.

More from this chapter

All 38 →
5

You were given two unlabelled slides with blood smears of an amphibian and a mammal.

You would differentiate the blood samples by observing the _______.


 6

For the digestion of cellulose, an enzyme called cellulase is required. Some mammals lodge cellulase producing bacteria in their digestive system by offering them food and shelter. These mammals are mostly ____________.

 8

Sensitive whiskers are found in _________.

 9

The tusks of elephants are modified ________.