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Author: Sylvia S. Mader Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 15.3, Problem 2CYP
Summarize the difference between homologous and analogous vestigial structure, as well as what each tells us about common ancestry.
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- Define homology and describe the different ways in which homologous characteristics provide evidence for the structure of the tree of life.arrow_forwardExplain the relationships between race, biological diversity, and clines.arrow_forwardWhich definition of "species" is considered the most accurate, as it based on the irreducible grouping of organisms within which there is a pattern of ancestry and descent?arrow_forward
- Describe the difference between homologous and analogous similarities, and how you can tell if a similarity is homologous or analogous using a phylogenyarrow_forwardExplain how DNA sequencing has clarified therelationships of ancient and modern human lineages.arrow_forwardIllustrate why homologous traits are more useful than analogous traits for demonstrating a recent common ancestryarrow_forward
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- What is similar structure that related species have inherited from a common ancestor are calledarrow_forwardA polytomy of three taxa indicates three descendants evolved from their immediate common ancestor. True or Falsearrow_forwardUse examples to explain the difference between analogousstructures and homologous structures.arrow_forward
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