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olga2289 [7]
3 years ago
15

The forelimb of the monkey, bat, penguin, and alligator look

Biology
1 answer:
lidiya [134]3 years ago
4 0
<h2>Answer:</h2>

The given examples shows homologous structures and divergent evolution.

<h2>Explanation:</h2>
  • Penguins, alligators, humans, monkey and bats are very different creatures.  Nonetheless, they all have very similar structures. Each have a humerus, radius, ulna, and carpels in their forelimbs.  Although each bone looks different in each species, the bones serve similar functions in the different organisms.  This shows homologous structures.
  • Homologous Structure: A homologous structure is an example of an organ or bone that appears in different animals, which are anatomically similar structure demonstrating descent from a common ancestor.
  • This shows divergent evolution as they have evolved through common ancestor.

Result: The given examples shows that the animals have homologous structures.  

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