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Forelimbs of cat, lizard used in walking; forelimbs of whale used in swimming and forelimbs of bats used in flying are an example of:

1. Analogous organs
2. Adaptive radiation
3. Homologous organs
4. Convergent evolution

Correct answer: Homologous organs

Solution

These forelimbs share a common evolutionary origin and the same underlying bone arrangement, even though they perform different functions. That makes them homologous organs.

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