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How do homologous structures provide evidence of a common ancestor?
How do homologous structures provide evidence of a common ancestor?
Homologous structures show how organisms evolved similar structures as they adapted to similar environments.
What do analogous structures reveal about the evolution of organisms?
What do analogous structures reveal about the evolution of organisms?
Analogous structures indicate that organisms developed similar structures due to adapting to similar environments.
Explain the significance of vestigial structures in the context of evolution.
Explain the significance of vestigial structures in the context of evolution.
Vestigial structures were once fully functional in an ancestor but have evolved to no longer be used by the organism.
How does embryology help scientists determine relationships between different organisms?
How does embryology help scientists determine relationships between different organisms?
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In what way do similarities between different species support the theory of evolution?
In what way do similarities between different species support the theory of evolution?
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Why do homologous structures provide evidence of a common ancestor?
Why do homologous structures provide evidence of a common ancestor?
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What is the significance of analogous structures in the context of evolutionary theory?
What is the significance of analogous structures in the context of evolutionary theory?
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In terms of evolution, why are vestigial structures considered significant in the study of organisms?
In terms of evolution, why are vestigial structures considered significant in the study of organisms?
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Why do embryos of different organisms looking very similar support the idea of a shared common ancestor?
Why do embryos of different organisms looking very similar support the idea of a shared common ancestor?
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How does comparative anatomy contribute to the evidence supporting the theory of evolution?
How does comparative anatomy contribute to the evidence supporting the theory of evolution?
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