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VashaNatasha [74]
3 years ago
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A shrew is adapted for burrowing and a monkey for tree dwelling. Their forelimbs appear quite different from each other's, but t

he internal structure of the forelimbs of these two animals is same. What do you conclude from this example?
Biology
2 answers:
charle [14.2K]3 years ago
6 0

Answer: Homologous Structure.

Explanation: Homologous structures can be defined as the structures that are     are similar in the structure but the function is different.

These organisms are related because they have show some common ancestor. Same structure performing different functions.

Example: The bones of whale and the and the bones of human have similar structure but their functions vary. The bones of whales function as fins and helps in swimming and the hands of human being is used for holding things.

Thepotemich [5.8K]3 years ago
5 0
From the example given in the question, it can be concluded that the forelimbs of the two animals are HOMOLOGOUS STRUCTURES. <span>Homologous structures refers to organs or skeletal elements of living organisms, that appear in different animals but are common in anatomical structures, which shows that the animals have a common ancestor. Homologous structures usually have similar anatomies but they are different in functions.</span>
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