5. Use the following diagram to demonstrate homologous and analogous structures between ichthyosaur, dolphin, and shark. (A3) Ichthyosaur Dolphin Shark
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Homologous Structures: These are structures in different species that are similar because of common ancestry. For example, the flipper of an ichthyosaur, the fin of a dolphin, and the fin of a shark may look similar and serve the same function (swimming), but they Show more…
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