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    Homologous structures have a common evolutionary origin but may have different functions, such as the bones in the forelimbs of humans, whales, and bats. Analogous structures have similar functions but evolved independently in different species, like the wings of birds, bats, and insects that all enable flight. Comparative anatomy provides evidence of evolution by revealing homologous structures that indicate common ancestry despite different functions in various species adapted to their environments.

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    Homologous structures have a common evolutionary origin but may have different functions, such as the bones in the forelimbs of humans, whales, and bats. Analogous structures have similar functions but evolved independently in different species, like the wings of birds, bats, and insects that all enable flight. Comparative anatomy provides evidence of evolution by revealing homologous structures that indicate common ancestry despite different functions in various species adapted to their environments.

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     Comparative Anatomy

     Structures
    from different species which have similar internal
    framework, position, and embryonic development are considered to
    be homologous.
     Homologous structures may perform different functions in the
    species living in the different environment, or it may have the same
    origin but different functions.
     Structures of unrelated species may evolve to look
    alike, because the
    structure is adapted to similar function. These are
    called analogous structures.
     Analogous structures have similar functions but
    different origin. Examples are wings of birds, bats,
    and insects that have the same function but
    different in origin.
    Activity 2
    AHA! Analogous! Homologous!
    Objectives:
    • Distinguish homologous structure
    from analogous structure.
    • Explain the relevance of
    comparative anatomy as an evidence
    of evolution.
    Directions:
    Write in the
    space provided
    H if the
    structures
    below are
    homologous
    and A if they
    are analogous.
    Q1. Can you say that human, whale
    and bat might belong to a common
    ancestral group? Explain why.
    Q2. Give other examples of
    homologous structures
    Q3. Give other examples of analogous
    structures

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