Structures as Different as Human Arms, Bat Wings, and Dolphin

question 36

Multiple Choice

Structures as different as human arms, bat wings, and dolphin flippers contain many of the same bones, which develop from similar embryonic tissues. These structural similarities are an example of ________.

• A) homology
• B) convergent evolution
• C) the evolution of common structure as a result of common function
• D) the evolution of similar appearance as a result of common function

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