Compare the skeletal structure of each limb to the human arm. Relate the differences you see in form to the differences in function. Cat bat horse
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The cat's limb is adapted for climbing, jumping, and hunting. The skeletal structure of a bat's limb is similar to a cat's limb, with a scapula, humerus, radius and ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges. However, the bones are elongated and connected by a Show more…
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