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One Type of Glia Helps Synchronize the Activity of Axons

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One type of glia helps synchronize the activity of axons. They are called:


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Analogous Structures

Similar body structures that evolved separately in different lineages (by morphological convergence).

Morphological Convergence

The evolutionary phenomenon where organisms from different lineages develop similar anatomical features independently, usually due to similar environmental pressures.

Shared Ancestry

Shared Ancestry denotes the common genetic heritage found between different organisms or populations, underlining the evolutionary relationships that link different species or groups.

Comparative Morphology

The branch of biology that studies the structure, form, and variation of organisms to determine relationships and evolutionary changes.

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