Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues - With Access (Custom)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues - With Access (Custom)
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Author: Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Structures present in different organisms having the same ancestor or origin are called homologous. They do not always perform the same function. There are many structures in the nature that has same origin and same functions (sometimes).

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