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What is the main focus of comparative anatomy in relation to evolution?
What is the main focus of comparative anatomy in relation to evolution?
What is the importance of homologous structures in evolutionary biology?
What is the importance of homologous structures in evolutionary biology?
Why are the forelimbs of humans, whales, cats, and bats considered homologous structures?
Why are the forelimbs of humans, whales, cats, and bats considered homologous structures?
What does the presence of a pentadactyl limb (a limb with five digits) in various species suggest?
What does the presence of a pentadactyl limb (a limb with five digits) in various species suggest?
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In evolutionary terms, why do organisms with similar anatomical features like homologous structures suggest a common ancestor?
In evolutionary terms, why do organisms with similar anatomical features like homologous structures suggest a common ancestor?
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What is the difference between analogous structures and homologous structures?
What is the difference between analogous structures and homologous structures?
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What is the significance of studying comparative embryology?
What is the significance of studying comparative embryology?
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What are the two categories of fossils mentioned in the text?
What are the two categories of fossils mentioned in the text?
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What is the principle behind stratigraphy?
What is the principle behind stratigraphy?
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What is the difference between radiocarbon dating and potassium-argon dating?
What is the difference between radiocarbon dating and potassium-argon dating?
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