Question
Which example of similar structures indicates that the species are related?
A.
Webbed feet of frogs and ducks
B.
Wings of birds and insects
C.
Forelimbs of bats and dogs
D.
Fins of sharks and penguins
A.
Webbed feet of frogs and ducks
B.
Wings of birds and insects
C.
Forelimbs of bats and dogs
D.
Fins of sharks and penguins
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **C. Forelimbs of bats and dogs**.
This example illustrates homologous structures, which are similar structures in different species that arise from a common ancestor, indicating a close evolutionary relationship. In contrast, the other examples involve analogous structures, which are features that serve similar functions but do not arise from a common ancestor.
This example illustrates homologous structures, which are similar structures in different species that arise from a common ancestor, indicating a close evolutionary relationship. In contrast, the other examples involve analogous structures, which are features that serve similar functions but do not arise from a common ancestor.