the spine of cactus and thorn of Bougainvillea is an example of homologous or analogous organs?(in evolution)
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They are not the same tissue, therefore homologous is out of the question.
Basically they are example of analogous organs as function is same but....
Spines in cactus are modified leaves whereas thorns are modified stem
Spines in cactus are modified leaves whereas thorns are modified stem