Comparative Anatomy

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What is an embryo?

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An embryo is an unborn or unhatched baby, which is in the early stages of development.

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What is the origin of all living things?

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All living things come from a single cell.

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Who is a developmental biologist?

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A developmental biologist is a scientist who examines and helps to prevent birth defects.

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What structure do all embryos have early in development?

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All embryos have tails early in their development.

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What is comparative anatomy?

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Comparative anatomy is the study of the similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species.

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What is a homologous structure?

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A homologous structure is an anatomical feature that is similar in different species due to shared ancestry.

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What is an example of a homologous structure?

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The forelimbs of humans, whales, and bats are homologous structures.

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What is an analogous structure?

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An analogous structure is a feature that serves a similar function in different species but does not share a common ancestry.

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What is an example of an analogous structure?

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The wings of bats and insects are analogous structures.

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What is embryonic development?

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Embryonic development is the process by which an embryo forms and develops into a mature organism.