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Homology in the pentadactyl limb, where different species share a common limb structure despite having different functions, is evidence for adaptive radiation because it suggests that a common ancestor with this limb structure diversified into various species to adapt to different environments or ecological niches. The conservation of the pentadactyl limb's basic structure implies that these species diverged from a shared ancestor through adaptive changes to exploit different habitats and resources.

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Homology is evidence of what?

Evolution


What are types of evidence used to Classify organisms in systematic?

Physical homology, Genetic homology, and Ecological niche


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.


How do you Compare homology and analogy?

Homology refers to structures that are similar due to shared ancestry, while analogy refers to structures that are similar due to convergent evolution. Homologous structures have a common evolutionary origin and may have different functions, whereas analogous structures have a different evolutionary origin but serve similar functions. An example of homology is the pentadactyl limb in vertebrates, while an example of analogy is the wings of birds and butterflies.


In evolution the study of vertebrate forelimbs is related to evidence?

In evolution the study of vertebrate forelimbs is related to the anatomical evidence from homology.


What are The three types of homologies are?

The three types of homologies are anatomical homology (similar structure), developmental homology (similar embryonic origin), and molecular homology (similar genetic sequence). These homologies provide evidence of common ancestry and evolutionary relationships among different species.


What is Primary homology?

proposed hypothesis of homology based on similarity.


What is the study of vertebrate forelimbs is related to what evidence?

In evolution the study of vertebrate forelimbs is related to the anatomical evidence from homology.


Where are molecular homology found?

Homology is frequently found in organic chemistry.


Is the humerus bone of the bird and bat an example of analogy or homology?

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What are Functional Morphology Methods?

Constructional Morphology: - Inference from Homology - Inference from Analogy - Inference from Constraints Theoretical Morphology: - Comparison of all conceivable forms - Adaptive landscape Biomechanics: - Paradigm approach - Experimental approach


Is having the same name as others considered more homology or analogy?

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