Comparative Anatomy
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Biology
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a vestigial structure?
Back
A vestigial structure is a remnant of an organ or structure that was functional in ancestral species but is no longer useful in the current organism.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Can you give an example of a vestigial structure in humans?
Back
The human appendix is an example of a vestigial structure.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are homologous structures?
Back
Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry, even if they have different functions.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Provide an example of homologous structures.
Back
The forelimbs of humans, bats, whales, and cats are examples of homologous structures.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are analogous structures?
Back
Analogous structures are features in different species that serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What do analogous structures suggest about evolution?
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Analogous structures suggest that organisms independently evolved similar solutions to adapt to environmental challenges.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why is comparative anatomy important in the study of evolution?
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Comparative anatomy helps uncover relationships between ancient and current species, providing insights into evolutionary processes.
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