Homologous Vs Convergent Research Paper

A homologous trait is a characteristic or physical feature that looks and works differently in separate organisms but is structurally similar. When two species have homologous traits it tends to mean that these species are more closely related than organisms that don’t have this trait. Convergent evolution creates a trait called analogies. Analogies are features on organisms that are physically similar but it’s not due to the organisms sharing a common ancestor. These features are similar due to natural selection that occurs within species for that specific characteristic. The most common example of a trait that is both homologous and convergent is the wings of a bat and a bird. The wings look alike but were not inherited from a common