The structures which have similarity in function are
Correct answer: A. Analogous structures
- A. Analogous structures
- B. Homologous structures
- C. Vestigial structures
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Analogous structures are features of different species that are similar in function but not necessarily in structure and which do not derive from a common ancestral feature (compare to homologous structures) and which evolved in response to a similar environmental challenge.
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