Many consider Aristole (384 - 322 BC) to be the father of comparative anatomy. Aristole was from Stagira. He was considered father of comparative anatomy because of his detailed description of...Read More
Comparative studies help scientists determine the relationships between organisms. It helps scientists in classifying organisms based on similar anatomic structures. It helps determine if...Read More
The two major concepts of comparative anatomy are: Homologous structures and analogous structures.
Homologous structures deals with the study of structures that are similar in different...Read More
Comparative anatomy is an evidence of evolution because it reveals similar characteristics in organisms which serve as an evidence that some organisms once had a common ancestor.
The differ...Read More
Examples of comparative anatomy are:
1) Bones structures in the forelimbs of cats, bats, whales and humans have same basic parts.
2) Similar rib cage in humans and monkeys.
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Comparative anatomy is a study of different organisms. The word 'Comparative' means comparing similarities and differences. 'Anatomy' is the study of structures of the body. Comparative anatomy...Read More
Evolution is a gradual process of change and the study of comparative anatomy supports this change. Comparative anatomy shows that different structures in organisms show similarities in...Read More
