The Femur in a Snake and Pelvis in a Whale

question 25

Multiple Choice

The femur in a snake and pelvis in a whale are examples of

• A) homologous structures.
• B) analogous structures.
• C) homeotic structures.
• D) vestigial structures.
• E) heterologous structures.

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