GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
EVOLUTION
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Question
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Body parts of organisms that are similar in structure and position but different in function
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homologous structures
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vestigial structures
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analogous structures
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fossilized structures
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Homologous structures are structures in related species with a common evolutionary origin that have the same form but may hold a dissimilar function.
Detailed explanation-2: -Homologous structures are similar physical features in organisms that share a common ancestor, but the features serve completely different functions. An example of homologous structures are the limbs of humans, cats, whales, and bats.
Detailed explanation-3: -Analogous organs are those organs that have some superficial resemblance, perform similar functions and yet, have different evolutionary origins and hence, different anatomical structures.
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