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What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures? Give an example of each.
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Homologous structures are organs or skeletal elements of animals and organisms that, by virtue of their shared ancestry, can be traced back to the same structure in a common ancestor. They have similar structure and origin but may perform different functions in Show more…
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