How do homologous organs represent divergent evolution? Explain with the help of a suitable example.
Organs with similar structures, same ancestry and having the same origin were developed along with different directions due to adaptation and also because of different needs, to perform different functions as per their requirement.
For example, the forelimbs of some animals (Vertebrates) like whales, bats, cheetah, and humans have similar anatomical structures (i.e. humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges) develop differently to meet different needs and to perform different functions.