Which of the Following Pairs Is the Best Example of Homologous

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs is the best example of homologous structures?

• A) eyelessness in the Australian mole and eyelessness in the North American mole
• B) wings on an owl and wings on a hornet
• C) the shape of the dorsal fin in dolphins and the shape of the dorsal fin in sharks
• D) bones in the bat wing and bones in the human forelimb

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Definitions:

Skeletal Responses

Skeletal responses refer to reactions or movements of the skeletal muscles, which can be voluntary or involuntary, often as a response to various stimuli.

Reflexive Responses

Involuntary, automatic actions or processes in response to a stimulus.

Puzzle Boxes

Mechanical boxes that are designed to be opened through a series of manipulations as part of a problem-solving task, often used in animal behavior studies.

Insight

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of a problem or situation suddenly, often leading to a solution.