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Paleontologists studied the fossils of giant dinosaurs, modern birds, and sea turtles. All have similar limb bones. Analyze the reason for this?(1 point)
They all evolved randomly.
They all lived in the same area of Earth.
They all have a common ancestor.
They all moved around on solid land for a time.
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They all have a common ancestor.
The similar limb bones are homologous structures inherited from early tetrapods (a shared ancestor). Over time the limbs were modified for different lifestyles (running, flying, swimming), but the same basic bone plan persists.
The similar limb bones are homologous structures inherited from early tetrapods (a shared ancestor). Over time the limbs were modified for different lifestyles (running, flying, swimming), but the same basic bone plan persists.
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