Which of the following best describes analogous structures?"(1 point)

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Structures that share a common ancestry but have different functions
Structures that share a common ancestry but have different functions

This usually results because species live in similar environments and fill different ecological roles
This usually results because species live in similar environments and fill different ecological roles

This usually results because species live in different environments and fill similar ecological roles
This usually results because species live in different environments and fill similar ecological roles

This usually results because species live in similar environments and fill similar ecological roles
This usually results because species live in similar environments and fill similar ecological roles

Answer 1

The best description of analogous structures is:

This usually results because species live in similar environments and fill similar ecological roles.

Analogous structures are those that perform similar functions but do not share a common ancestral origin, often arising in species that inhabit similar niches in different evolutionary paths.