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In what way is analogous organ evidence for evolution?

(B) Analogous organs have similar functions but different origins. Presence of analogous organisms in individuals provides evidence for convergent evolution wherein different organisms with different origins evolve to perform similar functions to adapt to similar environmental niches.


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