Evidence of Evolution

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Structures that are inherited from a common ancestor are homologous.

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True

Front

Humans, birds, whales, and lizards all have similar arm bones. What is the reason for this?

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They have a common ancestor

Front

Bird wings and butterfly wings are an example of

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Analogous structure

Front

Evolved from the same ancestor, but have different functions

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Homologous structures

Front

Evolved from different ancestors, but due to living in similar environments have a similar function.

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Analogous structures

Front

Penguin flipper and fish fin

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Analogous

Front

Why do humans, birds, whales, and lizards have similar arm bones?

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They have a common ancestor

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An anatomical feature that no longer seems to have a purpose in the current form of an organism

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Vestigial structure

Front

What type of structure? Options: Homologous, Analogous, Embryological, Vestigial

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Homologous

Front

What type of structure? Options: Homologous, Analogous, Embryological, Vestigial

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Homologous