Seekh Logo

AI-powered learning platform providing comprehensive practice questions, detailed explanations, and interactive study tools across multiple subjects.

Explore Subjects

Sciences
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
Humanities
  • Psychology
  • History
  • Philosophy

Learning Tools

  • Study Library
  • Practice Quizzes
  • Flashcards
  • Study Summaries
  • Q&A Bank
  • PDF to Quiz Converter
  • Video Summarizer
  • Smart Flashcards

Support

  • Help Center
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Pricing

© 2025 Seekh Education. All rights reserved.

Seekh Logo
HomeHomework HelpbiologyHomologous Structures

Homologous Structures

Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common evolutionary origin, despite potentially serving different functions. These structures arise from divergent evolution and indicate a shared ancestry among the organisms.

intermediate
2 hours
Biology
0 views this week
Study FlashcardsQuick Summary
0

Overview

Homologous structures are vital in understanding the evolutionary relationships between different species. They are anatomical features that arise from a common ancestor, even if they serve different functions in the present day. For example, the forelimbs of mammals like humans, whales, and bats il...

Quick Links

Study FlashcardsQuick SummaryPractice Questions

Key Terms

Homologous Structures
Body parts in different species that share a common ancestry.

Example: The forelimbs of humans and whales.

Analogous Structures
Body parts in different species that serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry.

Example: Wings of insects and birds.

Evolution
The process through which species change over time.

Example: Darwin's theory of natural selection.

Common Ancestry
The idea that different species share a common ancestor.

Example: Humans and chimpanzees share a common ancestor.

Adaptation
A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

Example: Camouflage in chameleons.

Comparative Anatomy
The study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species.

Example: Studying the skeletal structure of various mammals.

Related Topics

Analogous Structures
Study of body parts that serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry.
intermediate
Evolutionary Biology
The branch of biology that studies the processes of evolution and the history of life.
intermediate
Comparative Anatomy
The study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species.
intermediate

Key Concepts

EvolutionAnatomyCommon AncestryAdaptation