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What are analogous organs? State the kind of evolution they represent.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Analogous Organs**: - Analogous organs are those that have different evolutionary origins but perform similar functions. This means that while the structures may look or function similarly, they do not share a common ancestor. 2. **Examples of Analogous Organs**: - A classic example of analogous organs is the wings of bats and the wings of butterflies. - The wing of a bat is a modification of the forelimb of a mammal, while the wing of a butterfly is an extension of the body structure of an insect. ...
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