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This is called analogous traits. When two different types of organisms are in the same type of environment, usually geographically separated, they come up with very similar adaptions to their local environment.
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∙ 12y agoThe process is called convergent evolution, or homology.
Actually, homology is when they share a common ancestor. What you're looking for is analogy.
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∙ 11y agoConvergent evolution. Some adaptations happen independently, such as wings, (bats and birds) fins (dolphins and sharks) and eyes, just to name a few.
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∙ 12y agoconvergent evolution by nolan nelson
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∙ 13y agoConvergent Evolution
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∙ 12y agoBy convergent evolution
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∙ 12y agomimicry
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∙ 11y agoMimicry.
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How humans are related to science?
Because otherwise we wouldnt of found all of the stuff that is out there now such as planets and the moon
Why do single celled organisms do not need complex structures for gas exchange?
Because they don't need to. The operative term here is single celled...single celled organisms cannot survive if they specialize at the same level as a cell in a multicellular organism. Now it can breathe but it can't eat
What material is a leotard made from?
Back in 1970s leos were made of polyester or related fabrics, while now they are made of Lycra or spandex.
How would understanding the science of living things be more difficult if they weren't classified?
there are a large no of living things present in the world today. It is very difficult to study about each and every single one of them in one lifetime. Hence to make it easier, scientists classified organisms with similar characteristics into groups.
Why is it important to know stuff?
A question may appear and you might know the answer to it. Now, I'm not saying it's important to learn everything, but learning\understanding some general knowledge is quite useful.
What is biogeography and how does it support evolution?
In biogeography studies, similar animals that seem to be closely related are adapted to different environments in nearby areas. Also, in areas that are widely separated animals that seem to be unrelated are observed to have similar adaptations to similar environments in the separate areas.
How do mass extinctions appear to be related to the appearance of new major groups of organisms?
I was thinking the same thing. i think that its because when one group goes extinct the new major group thrives because somehow the now extinct group died off.
How do you tell the different sex in mollies we have 3 and now there are babies?
This question was asked in a similar way - and answered. See related link.
How are the multiplication of individual cells in a multi cellular organism similar to reproduction in a single celled organism?
The multiplication of cells in both multi and single cell organisms is very similar. In layman's terms, both types of cell split into two identical cells. In the case of the single cell organism, this means that there are now two of the organisms. In multi cell organisms, it means that the number of cells within the organism has increased.
When does an organisms thrive?
100000000000 BC to now.
A sentence with the word appear?
You appear to be very frusterated right now...
Are the legs of a cat and the fins of a whale homologous or analogous?
Neither. Homologous structures are similar because two organisms came from a common ancestor. Analogous structures are similar because two unrelated organisms were subjected to similar environments. But the legs of a cat and the fins of a whale are not similar enough to be characterized as either homologous or analogous. The ancestors of whales were hoofed mammals, and one could argue that a hoofed mammal's leg and a cat's leg are homologous. However, after millions of years of being in the oceans, whales' fins have adapted such that they are now not at all similar to the legs of a cat.
What is demonstration balance?
The Demonstration Balance is Appear to Public Appointment is now Appear
If organisms were alive what would the world be like?
Exactly the same as it is now, since organisms are alive anyway.
When did humans appear in the?
They are appearing right now!
Where are this organisms now like dinosaurs?
Dinosaurs are very related to birds and reptiles. One evidence that dinosaurs are related to birds is the dinosaur named Archeopthyx. At first, I really don't know the spelling of this dinosaur. But this dinosaur has feathers. It has a beak-like mouth and has sharp teeth.
Organisms can now be grouped into categories that represent lines of?
phylogeny.
