megasheet - homologous and analagous structures

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what are homologous structures?

originate from same material, but have different functions

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what do homologous structures arise from?

divergent evolution

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does homologous structures provide evidence for common ancestry?

yes - proves evolutionary relationships

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what is an example of homologous structure?

human hand and bat wing - same bones, different function

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what are analgous structures?

originate from different material, but have same functions

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what do analagous structures arise from?

convergent evolution

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does analagous structures provide evidence for common ancestry?

no - opposite of evolutionary relationships

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what is an example of analagous structure?

bird wing and butterfly wing - different tissue, same function