Evolution · NEET Preparation Zoology
The forelimbs of humans, whales and bats have the same basic skeletal arrangement but perform different functions. These structures are best describe…
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The forelimbs of humans, whales and bats have the same basic skeletal arrangement but perform different functions. These structures are best described as:
- A.Analogous structures showing convergent evolution
- B.Vestigial structures with no evolutionary significance
- C.Homologous structures showing divergent evolutionCorrect answer
- D.Atavistic structures produced by recent mutations
Solution
These forelimbs share a common structural plan due to common ancestry but have been modified for different functions. They are homologous structures and illustrate divergent evolution.
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