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joja [24]
3 years ago
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What is an analogous structure

Biology
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Tresset [83]3 years ago
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Answer:

Alternative Title: analogous structure. Analogy, in biology, similarity of function and superficial resemblance of structures that have different origins. For example, the wings of a fly, a moth, and a bird are analogous because they developed independently as adaptations to a common function—flying.

Explanation:

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