What is evidence of evolution?
Evidence of Evolution

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Evidence of evolution refers to the various types of data and observations that support the theory of evolution, showing how species change over time and share common ancestors.
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What are homologous structures?
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Homologous structures are anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestry, even if they have different functions, such as the forelimbs of humans and whales.
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What are analogous structures?
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Analogous structures are features in different species that serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry, such as the wings of bats and butterflies.
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What is embryological evidence of evolution?
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Embryological evidence refers to similarities in the embryonic development of different species, indicating common ancestry.
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How does DNA comparison provide evidence of evolution?
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Comparing DNA sequences between different organisms can reveal how closely related they are; more differences indicate more distant relationships.
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What is a vestigial structure?
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A vestigial structure is a body part that has lost its original function through evolution, such as the human appendix.
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What does the term 'common ancestor' mean?
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A common ancestor is a species from which two or more different species have evolved.
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