Comparative anatomy

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homologous structures

a. Same embryo. structure - different function in adult
i.e. Forelimbs in mammals; upright, humans
b. ADAPTIVE RADIATION
c. EMBRYO comparisons

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analogus structures

a. Different embryo. structure - similar function
i.e. Birds & insect wings, submarine & dolphin
cactus & euphorbs
b. CONVERGENT EVOLUTION

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Convergent evolution

nature can take a variety of different starting points such as insects, bird or plane and end up looking like each other, because of a similar use.

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vestigial structures

reduced, “nonfunctional”

a. man: tail and appendix

b. pelvic bones in whales