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Two samples are said to homologous, in this context, when they are both very similar in structure and shape and more than likely function.

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Body parts similar in origin and structure are what?

homologous


Is a human appendix a homologous structure?

The human appendix (a small sac near the junction of the small and large intestine) is homologous to a structure called the "caecum", a large, blind chamber in which leaves and grasses are digested in many other mammals.http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=3246


How would you use homologous structure in a sentence?

I learned about homologous and heterozygous structures in Biology.


What is a homologous structure?

A structure with similar shape but a different use


Two species have homologous structures what do these homologous strcutures show about the evolutionary relationship between the two species?

The presence of homologous structures (for example, the bone structure in chimpanzee arms, human arms, and whale flippers) indicates that the species sharing that homologous structure share a common ancestor.


What is a homologous structure to the human forearm?

the leg of a horse


Body part similar in origin and structure?

homologous


What homologous structure does the arthropod have for liquid excretion?

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Does whales and sharks and dolphins have the saem homologous structure?

no.


Is the human forelimb a homologous structure?

Yes, the human forelimb is considered a homologous structure because it shares a common evolutionary origin with the forelimbs of other vertebrates. Despite variations in function and appearance, the underlying bone structure and developmental pathways are similar across species.


What homologous structure that is greatly reduced to size?

Vestigial Organs


Homologous structure between birds and dolphin?

they live for a while