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The structure of the forelimb of a bird is similar in structure to that of the forelimb of a mammal suggesting that both descended from a common ancestor. What is this similarity an example of?
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Homologous structures - the forelimb structures are anatomically similar and were derived from a common ancestor; however, they have evolved completely different uses. This provides evidence for divergent evolution or adaptive radiation.
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The structure of the forelimb of a bird is similar in structure to that of the forelimb of a mammal suggesting that both descended from a common ancestor What is this similarity an example of?
Homologous structures - the forelimb structures are anatomically similar and were derived from a common ancestor; however, they have evolved completely different uses. This provides evidence for divergent evolution or adaptive radiation.
What forelimb of a bird and forelimb of a mammal descended from a common ancestor this similarity is an example of?
Homology.
The structure of the forearm of a bird is similar to that of the forearm of a mammal sugguesting that both desened from a common ancestor this similarity is an example of?
Homology.
How are homologous structures different from analogous structures?
Yes, homologous structures have common bone and muscle structures suggesting that they came from an common ancestor while analogous structures do not share any similarity in features, suggesting that they derived from two separate origins.
Who is a person from whom one is descended?
You are descended from ancestors.
A group of people descended from the same ancestor?
clan
What is a group of people descended from the same ancestor called?
A clan.
What is the name given to a group of people descended from the same ancestor?
A group of people all descended from the same ancestor may be called a family, a clan, a tribe, or a people, depending on the context.
What does the principle of common descent imply about humans?
Apes and humans descended from the same common ancestor.
Do people dissect chimpanzees?
We are not directly descended from chimpanzees, we share a common ancestor.
How do you spell ancstor?
The correct spelling is "ancestor" - a family member from whom you are descended.
Who was the ancestor of Elizabeth when Jesus was born?
Elizabeth was descended from Aaron, of the tribe of Levi.
