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Evolution
Convergent Evolution - Analogous Structures
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The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are the example of theFlippers of penguins (birds) and dolphins (mammals) perform similar functions but are anatomically different in origin – they are analogous structures. Analogous structures are a result of convergent evolution: different structures evolving for the same function and hence having similarities.