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An example of homologous structures is the wing of a bat and the:
A) arm of a human.
B) wing of a beetle.
C) tail of a whale.
D) leg of a chimpanzee.
E) dorsal fin of a shark.
Homologous Structures
Anatomical features in different species that are similar due to evolutionary origin, indicating a common ancestor.
Wing
A limb adapted for flight or gliding, found in birds, bats, insects, and some extinct dinosaurs, with structures varying widely among species.
Bat
A nocturnal flying mammal capable of true flight, with forelimbs that form webbed wings.
- Differentiate between homologous and homoplastic (analogous) structures.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between homologous and homoplastic (analogous) structures.
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