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If analogous structures are often examples of convergent evolution what types of structures would likely be examples of divergent evolution

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as there are no answer choices, I'm going to answer this just based off my knowledge

Analogous structures suggest convergent evolution because they have both evolved from a set of species but for different reasons and from different causes.
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The correct answer would be homologous organs.

Homologous organs refer to the set of organs or body structure which share common ancestry or share the same internal structure but perform a different function.

They evolve as a result of divergent evolution, that is, they evolve to perform different functions as a result of adaptation to the different environment.

For example, the forelimb of horses, the hand of a human, flippers of the whale, the wing of a bird, wing of bat et cetera are made up of same sets of bones, however, they perform different functions.

If analogous structures are often examples of convergent evolution what types of structures-example-1
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