2018 EvolutionEvidences of evolution – homology Easy Question 45 of 143 in Evolution

The similarity of bone structure in the forelimbs of many vertebrates is an example of

A Convergent evolution
B Analogy
C Homology
D Adaptive radiation

The answer is C.

Solution

Same basic structure, different functions = homology.

In different vertebrates the bones of the forelimbs are similar, but the forelimbs are adapted in different ways as per their needs; hence this is an example of homology.

Concept homologous-forelimbs

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